Overview
- Fox News told The Independent the commercial ran on a local station, following viral posts that miscast it as a Trump-branded gun launch.
- The DT47 is a two-shot derringer featuring Trump’s likeness and slogans, marketed by the Texas-based manufacturer as a themed collector model.
- The handgun lists at $645.47, a price presented as a nod to Trump as the 45th and 47th president, and Bond Arms also offers other Trump-inspired editions.
- Engravings include phrases such as “Living Legend,” “I’M BACK,” and “LET’S REUNITE AMERICA,” along with the July 13, 2024 Butler rally date and “Fight! Fight! Fight!.”
- Social media reaction ranged from praise to criticism, Trump cannot legally own the firearm as a convicted felon, and it remains unclear whether he benefits financially from these sales.