Melania Trump Taunted On Twitter After Announcing NFT Launch As First Public Endeavor
Melania Trump is launching a new line of NFTs and a platform, marking her first public endeavor since leaving the White House.
On Thursday, the office of the former First Lady announced the NFTs (non-fungible tokens) would be released “at regular intervals” and available on MelaniaTrump.com.
The first NFT is titled “Melania’s Vision” and features a painting of Trump’s eyes by Marc-Antoine Coulon along with an audio message.
The NFT will be available now through Dec. 31 for $182, as of Thursday afternoon. The platform will accept SOL cryptocurrency and credit card payments.
“I am proud to announce my new NFT endeavor, which embodies my passion for the arts, and will support my ongoing commitment to children through my Be Best initiative,” Trump said in a statement.
“Through this new technology-based platform, we will provide children computer science skills, including programming and software development, to thrive after they age out of the foster community.”
Trump announced on her website that a portion of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to support children in foster care.
Following the announcement, Trump’s name began trending on Twitter with some users taunting the former FLOTUS over her new NFT platform.
“I’m not saying most #NFTs are scams operated by grifters and money launderers. I’m just saying Melania Trump is launching an #NFT,” one person wrote.
Another person reflected on the fact that Trump was no longer in the White House. “I don’t know about you, but I am just so freaking grateful to the fact that Dr. Jill Biden replaced Melania Trump. Good Riddance,” the individual tweeted.
Aside from selling the NFTs online, Trump teased a “one-of-a-kind auction of historical importance” that is slated to take place next month.
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