Trump’s Mixed Messages: The Economy Is ‘Terrible,’ But Buy This Guitar!

Donald Trump often claims the U.S. economy is in shambles, blaming President Biden for what he calls a disaster. Yet, in a bizarre contradiction, he’s urging his supporters to spend big bucks—potentially even the equivalent of their rent money—on a Trump-branded guitar. The kicker? It’s not just tone-deaf economically; it’s also legally problematic. Gibson, the iconic guitar company, recently hit Trump’s team with a cease-and-desist letter for ripping off their Les Paul design, which is exclusively trademarked. It’s a classic Trump move: capitalize on chaos, stir up controversy, and leave everyone else holding the bag—literally.

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