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Conservatives Respond To Trump’s ‘Major Announcement’: ‘I Supported Trump For Years But This Is Ridiculous’
The Daily Wire ^ | 12/15/2022 | Ryan Saavedra

Posted on 12/15/2022 6:02:22 PM PST by thegagline

Former President Donald Trump revealed Thursday that the “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” that he teased earlier in the week — which some of his supporters thought could be anything ranging from his announcing a bid for House Speaker to announcing who he would want to be his VP pick should he win the GOP primary — was a series of digital trading cards. “I’m doing my first official Donald J. Trump NFT collection right here and right now; they’re called Trump Digital Trading Cards,” Trump said in a promotional video. “Here’s one of the best parts: Each card comes with an automatic chance to win amazing prizes like dinner with me. I don’t know if that’s an amazing prize, but it’s what we have.” Trump said that if you buy one of his digital trading cards, you will “join a very exclusive community.” The problem with NFTs (non-fungible tokens), which are pieces of digital art that are supposed to be unique, is that NFTs have collapsed in value in recent months in large part due to cryptocurrencies taking a massive hit over the last year, a trend that has been accelerated by the collapse of FTX. Compounding those problems were the designs of Trump’s digital cards, which many of his own supporters criticized. His supporters, and others, also criticized the overall decision to launch the initiative. The following are some notable responses from conservatives: Jesse Kelly, radio host: “Trump teasing a ‘major announcement’ and then labeling his NFT ‘major announcement’ only to have his hardcore fans act like that wasn’t the real announcement is the perfect example what this thing has become. Demand improvement. Put the pom poms down. We need a better Trump.” John Cardillo, political commentator: “I supported Trump for years but this is ridiculous. Pushing a worthless NFT for $99 a week before Christmas on the heels of the #FTX collapse is beyond wrong. Calling it a ‘MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT’ is just weird. Who advised him to do this?” Luke Rudkowski, political commentator: “Hey guys, are you dealing with real life problems like the crashing of the economy the fear of nuclear war the destruction of our mental & physical health that has been deteriorating b/c of direct government intervention. DON’T WORRY just buy a Trump NFT!” Daniel Bostic, political commentator: “If this is the #MAJORANNOUNCEMENT it is embarrassing and a slap in the face to Trump’s base. People are struggling and losing their country. They’re begging for real action – not childish stunts like this.” Steve Deace, podcast host: “DeSantis out here launching grand juries, while Trump be out here selling trading cards. Come on, man.” Bryson Gray, political commentator: “Trump’s major announcement was about digital trading cards. Can we be honest about that being a let down?” John Nolte, Breitbart columnist: “Anyone dumb enough to buy “”””digital””” trading cards should probably wear a helmet and never procreate.” Hodgetwins, political commentators: “Man…when all Patriots are looking for is hope for the future of our country and Trump hypes everybody up with a ‘BIG ANNOUNCEMENT’. Then drops a low quality NFT collection video as the ‘announcement’, it just pushes people away…Damn.” Caleb Hull, digital strategist: “Whoever thought this was a good idea needs to be fired.” Kingsley Cortes, former Trump campaign: “I regret to inform you that we are so not back.”


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bovineexcrement; gagmewithdesantis; nfts; trump; trumpcards; wrong; wrongmastertroll
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Fallout from Donald “But there’s More” Trump NFT announcement.
1 posted on 12/15/2022 6:02:22 PM PST by thegagline
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To: thegagline

Trump speaking on Newsmax now.


2 posted on 12/15/2022 6:03:42 PM PST by GreatRoad ('In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act' )
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To: thegagline

What really happened today as I see it...

https://nextrushfree.blogspot.com/2022/12/breaking-news-if-we-dont-have-free.html


3 posted on 12/15/2022 6:04:05 PM PST by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER PASTOR NIEMOLLER)
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To: thegagline

Triggered.


4 posted on 12/15/2022 6:05:14 PM PST by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: thegagline

Please...< p >


5 posted on 12/15/2022 6:05:25 PM PST by DoodleBob ( Gravity’s waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: thegagline

So over Trump.


6 posted on 12/15/2022 6:06:24 PM PST by Reno89519 (DeSantis or Anyone But Trump in 2024. Time for Trump to Retire, Spend Time With His Family.)
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To: thegagline

Shapiro’s crew still hawking fake Japanese knives made in China?


7 posted on 12/15/2022 6:08:15 PM PST by HYPOCRACY (This is the dystopian future we've been waiting for!)
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To: thegagline

I’m getting tired of losing.


8 posted on 12/15/2022 6:08:16 PM PST by willk (Local news media. Just as dangerous as national media.i)
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To: thegagline

Personally, I think it’s brilliant. Gets him tons of free press while fundraising.

This isn’t “presidential”? Look at out past presidents over the last 30 years? They’ve been despicable cretins and liars all the while having the “appearance” of being “good people” it’s BS


9 posted on 12/15/2022 6:08:26 PM PST by Skywise
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To: thegagline

Isn’t Hunter Biden getting money from NFT art?


10 posted on 12/15/2022 6:08:38 PM PST by Raycpa
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To: thegagline

Trump trolling again..


11 posted on 12/15/2022 6:09:03 PM PST by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!)
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To: GreatRoad

His Newmax speech was about free speech. I


12 posted on 12/15/2022 6:10:13 PM PST by GreatRoad ('In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act' )
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To: thegagline

Does his base really have that many thin-skinned people?


13 posted on 12/15/2022 6:10:19 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew (/s)
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To: thegagline

This is what is not being covered.

https://www.revolver.news/2022/12/exclusive-video-president-trump-unveils-new-official-free-speech-policy-proposal-this-is-pretty-good/


14 posted on 12/15/2022 6:11:42 PM PST by fretzer
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To: thegagline

This is sad and weird. My mother would say Trump is entering his second childhood as did one of her elderly great aunts who started playing with dolls when she was in her late eighties.

Trump is making himself a laughingstock. Not the best image for someone who thinks he should run for a second term as president. This country is in desperate shape and he’s pushing some nutty digital playing cards. Is he hard up for money or what?


15 posted on 12/15/2022 6:13:23 PM PST by PA Presbyterian (Never Surrender!)
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Trump Trading Cards Enter NFT Market That

         Get 'em while there's still time..

16 posted on 12/15/2022 6:13:44 PM PST by chief lee runamok (Anti Socialist Derelict At Large)
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To: Fester Chugabrew

What do you mean? If it’s, are you upset over his digital card? Yes, I do want the person I support to appear presidential, not like a comic book character. This is Fonzie jumping the Shark. Time to call it a day.


17 posted on 12/15/2022 6:14:12 PM PST by Edison (I don't know what irks me more, the lying or the incompetence.)
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To: thegagline

That’s not the big news. He made a video on how he will address censorship if elected. Daily Wire was mistaken.


18 posted on 12/15/2022 6:14:43 PM PST by packagingguy
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To: thegagline

That wasn’t the ‘big’ announcement. It was his discussion about free speech that came later.

The master troller struck again.


19 posted on 12/15/2022 6:15:20 PM PST by HollyB
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To: fretzer

The thing is, the liberal news media wouldn’t even be talking about his free speech policies, even without the announcement if his NFT’s.


20 posted on 12/15/2022 6:15:29 PM PST by Stayingawayfromthedarkside (D.C. (District of Corruption))
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