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Trump merchandise stores see sales plunge from $15,000 a day to $1,500, with some closing

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Some stores selling Donald Trump and MAGA merchandise have seen daily sales fall to about $1,500 from more than $15,000 during the 2024 election period.
  • A Wall Street Journal report attributed the decline to weaker buying enthusiasm after the election, higher fuel prices following the Iran war and inflation.
  • Several businesses have reported falling sales, while some stores have closed.

The boom in Donald Trump merchandise has sharply faded. Some MAGA stores that once sold more than $15,000 worth of goods a day are now taking in about $1,500.

The decline follows the end of the election, when enthusiasm for Trump-supporting products was stronger. The Wall Street Journal reported the drop after interviewing wholesalers, sales agents, store owners and employees in the sector.

The report also cited high fuel prices after the Iran war and broader inflation as factors behind weaker sales. Several businesses have seen revenue fall, and some stores have closed altogether.

One example is Trump Town USA in Boones Mill, Virginia, run by 76-year-old Donald “Whitey” Taylor. Taylor said the store’s 2024 sales sometimes exceeded $15,000 a day, its strongest performance in 11 years of operation. Its current average is about $1,500 a day. MAGA, short for “Make America Great Again,” is Trump’s signature political slogan.

Whitey

· Donald TaylorThe nickname used in the report for the owner of Trump Town USA in Boones Mill, Virginia.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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