'NEW ENGLAND FOR TRUMP,' 4 Trump-Themed Shops In Mass. & More, Sell Trump & 2A Merchandise

[appalachiablue]

Trump-Themed Pop-Up Store Opens In Wilmington..The four stores across Massachusetts sell Trump and Second Amendment memorabilia, as well as some Boston sports gear. Dec. 10, 2019. The Patch.

WILMINGTON, MA — Traditionally, if you want a shirt with a politician's name on it, you buy it from the campaign or from stands at places such as the National Mall. Certainly, you wouldn't find an entire brick-and-mortar retail store devoted to that merchandise in a Boston suburb. Or in four different Boston suburbs, as the case may be.

But that's exactly what the "New England for Trump" chain of stores provides. It opened its 4th location, 424 Main St. in Wilmington, this weekend...https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington/trump-themed-pop-store-opens-wilmington

*..And he’s not the only one. Trump stores that are unaffiliated with the campaign are cropping up across the nation, in states as diverse as Louisiana and South Dakota, intriguing political analysts who have never seen a president become a product before.

“It’s the first time I’ve ever heard of this happening,” said Bruce Newman, a political marketing specialist and professor at Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago. “Am I surprised? The answer is no. “We live in a beautiful capitalist society that encourages people to become entrepreneurs and make money. If you can do that and at the same time, wax your political leanings and support the politician that you think deserves to lead the country, that’s a big bonus.”...

MORE, https://www.deseret.com/2019/11/14/20947976/maga-trump-2020-election-presidential-gear-merch-stores-donald-merchandise-sell-for

[Turbineguy]

1. Well, why not?

Right-wing-hate radio, right-wing-hate stores.

[appalachiablue]

3. Sure. I gotta run down to the 'Hate Store' to grab a few things,

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be back soon!

[appalachiablue]

11. South Dakota, Rapid City: Trump Shop with Merchandise Opens, July 2019"

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A pop-up shop touting pro-Trump merchandise has opened in Baken Park in Rapid City for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally — and perhaps beyond. The Trump Shop sits at the corner of Mountain View Road and Canyon Lake Drive and sells products ranging from buttons to shirts, and of course, those famous red hats.

The store opened this week and the store manager says that within the past few days it has already had thousands of visitors. People from all over the country have gone in and out of the store to pick up their favorite Trump or GOP related item. “So a lot of people out here, they may be Trump supporters, but I think it’s really awesome when people wear Trump shirts, hats, everything else – we have 200 plus items here and we get more and more each day,” said the Trump Shop’s General Manager Tristen Farnsworth.

The store also has a smaller set up on East North Street, and another location in Gillette. They’ll also set one up in Sturgis for the rally. Along with being a local business, the shop donates to the Trump campaign on a regular basis. Although there are those who consider President Trump controversial, the shop hopes that supporters will not be discouraged...
https://www.newscenter1.tv/pro-trump-store-opens-in-rapid-city/

[magicarpet]

2. Do they hand you a complimentary,...

.... barf-bag for trDump as soon as you walk in the door ?

[Skidmore]

18. You get a complimentary copy of Junior's book. nt

[Scoopster]

4. Gonna walk my dog past these stores every day

...and let 'em shit in front of it.

[Blue_true]

24. And make sure that you have fed it well. nt

[CurtEastPoint]

5. Fucking Deseret News.

[3catwoman3]

6. Good gawd. I'm gonna...

...puke. Right on the sidewalk in front of their store.

[Initech]

7. I saw that LGBT bumper sticker the other day and was like WTF???

I couldn't believe that's real - it is - and highly offensive.

[Amishman]

13. Yup, I've been seeing that one and the extremely right wing sticker lately

Then again, I'm in the red part of PA, so it's not unexpected

[Initech]

14. I live in Orange County, California.

We're a bright red blip in an otherwise blue state. And I've definitely seen my fair share of crazy people since the election.

[RhodeIslandOne]

17. "Chickens For Colonial Sanders" n/m

[Faux pas]

8. Yikes! And

[edbermac]

9. Wilmington about 30 minutes from where I live.

I’ll go there sometime just to get some pictures of the hordes of customers in the store.

[Zorro]

10. There's a sucker born every minute

You know he's getting a piece of that action.

[Green Line]

12. Not surprised to see them here

We have some Trumpsters in MA, I know a few, but we are the only state where Hillary won every county.

[Totally Tunsie]

19. There are many Trumpers in MA, despite Hillary winning the State.

I've run into large, nearly militant groups in MA and RI, which surprised and dismayed me with their fervor. Some of these "sleepy NE towns" are harbingers of Trump support and activity. Reading the public FB accounts of some local towns can be both enlightening and frightening with regard to the level of followers Chump has in these areas.

We can't afford to become complacent by living in a Blue State. Trumpers are out there, and they're gearing up for 2020.

[Tracer]

15. "A Fool and His Money"....

Even in this very blue state, there are some delusional Trumpistas.

[Totally Tunsie]

16. I posted about this same travesty last Saturday,

as one of these stores opened just blocks from my home. Just driving by it is unnerving. Fortunately, I never see any cars parked in front, but I'm expecting that to change once the election cycle really begins to heat up.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212781418

[coti]

20. With a whole section of these shoes!

[nolabear]

21. Well, so far it's still a democracy. 🤷🏼‍♀️

And grifters gonna grift.

I’d like to see Democrats just shrug and say “They’re practicing freedom of expression. Democrats have fought for it always.”

[magicarpet]

22. What a funzie place to do all your Xmas shopping.

[brettdale]

23. First thing that caught my eye was the LGTB banner

Just like trumpy supporters to have a go at that community.