Trump uses Cabinet meeting to promote his $55 America's 250th birthday hats

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Independent

Wednesday 27 May 2026 21:58 EDT


The White House used the latest cabinet meeting to display bright red, $55 hats sold by the president’s family company in honor of the upcoming American 250th anniversary celebrations, the latest way the Republican has blurred the lines between government business and private profits.

Each Cabinet official had a hat placed in front of them at the meeting, along with a presidential challenge coin. The president reportedly signed some of the hats. The caps feature an embroidered image of Mount Rushmore, a bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, and the Liberty Bell.

They are available for purchase on the Trump Store, a for-profit site hawking everything from Trump’s signature Make America Great Again caps to Trump-branded shot glasses and anti-aging kits.

“A bold tribute to 250 years of American pride, this USA 250 Anniversary Hat is made for those who carry the spirit of the red, white, and blue wherever they go,” the site says of the hat. “Whether you're celebrating the milestone or wearing it year-round, it's a bold expression of freedom, unity, and unmistakable American pride.”

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-cabinet-meeting-hats-america-250-b2984845.html

[JohnnyRingo]

1. Expect some cabinet members to wear them on TV

...in case someone asks where they can get one, you know, to show "American pride".
$55 seems like an odd number. I bet the $5 pays to make the hat. The other $50 is a Patriot Tax.

[KS Toronado]

2. Made in China no doubt.

[Martin68]

3. Our present is a cheap huckster. It's embarrassing (along with ll the other negative emotions his depravity inspires).

[Ray Bruns]

4. I saw that bullshit. I was wondering what trash he was hawking now

[William Seger]

5. For $55, it should have "I'm a fucking idiot" embroidered on the back (nt)

[BettyBlueDot]

6. fleece the magats

I hope every magot buys 50 of them. Let them use their gas & food money for such an important cause.

[Bayard]

7. Anti-aging kits?

First time I've heard about that one. He obviously doesn't use his own product.

I can't imagine how history books are going to remember this man. Guess it will depend on the publisher.

[MLWR]

8. Since a very large number of us don't have an extra $55 lying around that we don't need for gas and groceries,....

[RedWhiteBlueIsRacist]

9. 250th my ass, America croaked the day that bastard descended the escalator.

[AverageOldGuy]

10. Hats made in China.