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Trump's Merchandise Sparks Controversy Amid Government Shutdown
10/10/2025
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- President Donald Trump promotes branded merchandise during the federal government shutdown, drawing criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
- Newsom highlighted a Newsmax ad for Trump Watches that mocks the slogan and urges supporters to wear the watches.
- Watches cost $499–$2,999 and are in "The Fight Fight Fight Collection" with "Trump 45-47."
- A Rhode Island couple received a defective watch missing the letter "T."
