Let’s dive into a story that’s got a bit of humor and a lot of buzz around it—former President Donald Trump’s latest fundraising move, and it’s as Trumpian as you’d expect.
You see, Trump has decided to auction off pieces of the suit he wore during his last debate with President Joe Biden, which took place this past June. And he’s calling it—wait for it—the “knockout suit.”
Now, this debate was a major turning point, widely regarded as the moment that effectively ended Biden’s hopes of re-election. From the get-go, it was clear that Biden was struggling. He spoke with a raspy voice, slurred his words, and often rambled, losing track of his answers. At times, he was even inaudible, and the clock ran out on him more than once.
The visual didn’t help either; Biden appeared dazed and confused, staring blankly at Trump as he spoke, and eventually, First Lady Jill Biden had to escort him off the stage. After a few weeks of trying to hang on, Biden made the unprecedented decision to withdraw from the race, ultimately endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s now the Democratic nominee.
But back to Trump and that infamous suit. In a recent video statement, Trump announced that he’s cutting up the suit he wore during that debate and turning it into a collector’s item for his supporters.
Here’s how it works: Trump’s campaign has launched a new line of digital trading cards.
If you purchase 15 or more of these digital cards, you’ll receive a physical card with a piece of Trump’s debate suit embedded in it. Trump, with his typical flair, mentioned that these cards are being called “knockout suit” cards, and while he says he’s not the one calling them that, the name has certainly stuck.
To make things even more exciting, Trump’s team will randomly autograph five of these physical cards, making them true collector’s items. This move is part of Trump’s broader strategy to engage his base and raise funds in a “fun” and memorable way.
He’s done this before, auctioning off digital and physical trading cards that commemorate some of his most iconic moments, like his famous fist pump after an assassination attempt and, of course, the mugshot from Fulton County that became an instant meme.
