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Oct 9, 2025 President Trump promoted Trump-branded merchandise during the shutdown Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Using presidential visibility for private sales during a government crisis blurred the line between public office and personal gain.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump promoted merchandise during government shutdown — President Donald Trump appeared in a video ad promoting "Trump Watches" while the government was shut down, which has caused significant hardship for many Americans.
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Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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