Trump camp claims he was ‘tortured’ in Fulton County Jail — as it peddles coffee cups with his mug shot

The New York Post ^ | 06/24/2024 | Ryan King

[thegagline]

Donald Trump’s team claimed Monday that he was “tortured” in Fulton County Jail during his August surrender on election tampering raps — as it peddled coffee cups with his mugshot.

“I want you to remember what they did to me. They tortured me in the Fulton County Jail, and TOOK MY MUGSHOT. So guess what?” a new fundraising pitch from his camp said.

“I put it on a mug for the WHOLE WORLD TO SEE!”

The missive offered fans the opportunity to purchase one of his “limited edition” coffee cups featuring the mugshot of a scowling Trump during his booking.

At the time, Trump was the first former US president to have his mugshot taken and be booked in jail for a criminal case. The scene took just over 20 minutes.

Initially, he was facing 13 counts for alleged 2020 election tampering in Georgia, but that number has since been winnowed to 10.

Immediately after his booking, Trump’s fundraising apparatus kicked into high gear and raised a whopping $4.18 million in the 24-hour period that followed. It sold T-shirts and other memorabilia based on the mugshot.

His team shattered that record last month when it hauled in an eye-popping $53 million in the 24-hour period after his conviction in the Manhattan “hush money” case, according to his campaign.

Trump has thumped President Biden on the fundraising circuit during the month of May, with a jaw-dropping $141 million haul between his campaign and the Republican National Committee, according to figures from both presidential campaigns.

[thegagline]

Here is the salient part of the campaign solicitation

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[E. Pluribus Unum]

Evidently Mr./Ms./Other King does not have enough IQ points to recognize or appreciate humor.

[CodeJockey]

Nice mug. I should be getting this from the DJT campaign soon.

[Ancesthntr]

I doubt that he was “tortured” since we would have heard about it long ago. Now, if you’re going to define “torture” as having to deal with the 80 IQ employees in the Fulton County Jail, I might change my mind.

FYI, that mug is $47. I am very well aware that it is intended to raise funds for a campaign, but I have already donated (and have one scheduled for July 11, the day of his sentencing by Merchan), and this seems a bit excessive. $25 plus shipping would have them selling many more and raising more money, IMHO.

[Liz]

Trump haters thought a mug shot would be ruinous to his candidacy.
but the mug shot proved to be an endless gold mine for Trump.

[OakOak]

You won’t see a Mugshot of Hunter.

[Uncle Lonny]

Wait? He was tortured?

Yet earlier he claimed that courthouse employees were crying with tears running down their face apologizing to him for what they had to do. No mention of torture then.

The man is delusional. He is his own worse political enemy. He gives his political enemies verbal material on a silver platter to attack him with. He doesnt know when to shut up. His Narcissistic Personality Disorder wont let him.

I hear that he has done nothing to prepare for the debate evidently thinking that he can win off the cuff. But he is easily bated and no doubt Biden has been rehearsed on what to say to trigger him. And if Trump tries to reply immediately his mike will be cut off until it is his turn to speak. An enraged Trump who ends up shouting at Biden is exactly what the Democrats want.

I support the policies he represent but the man’s Jerk Personality leaves much to be desired.

[Right Brother]

Well then, Uncle Looney, get off the train.

[madprof98]

I can personally testify that dealing with ANY employee of Fulton County constitutes both “torture” and “cruel and unusual punishment” in the highest degree.

[thegagline]

Wait? He was tortured? Yet earlier he claimed that courthouse employees were crying with tears running down their face apologizing to him for what they had to do. No mention of torture then. The man is delusional. He is his own worse political enemy. He gives his political enemies verbal material on a silver platter to attack him with. He doesnt know when to shut up. His Narcissistic Personality Disorder wont let him.

I hear that he has done nothing to prepare for the debate evidently thinking that he can win off the cuff. But he is easily bated and no doubt Biden has been rehearsed on what to say to trigger him. And if Trump tries to reply immediately his mike will be cut off until it is his turn to speak. An enraged Trump who ends up shouting at Biden is exactly what the Democrats want. I support the policies he represent but the man’s Jerk Personality leaves much to be desired.[Emphasis mine]

No truer words have been spoken. If/when Biden is replaced, the entire election will be turned on its head.