It is funny how fast love turns to anger when money is involved. MAGA supporters, once the loudest defenders of Donald Trump, are now fuming after realizing that the luxury watches he sold them look more like cheap knockoffs than the “classy collectibles” they were promised. The whole thing feels less like a tribute to “their favorite president” and more like a late-night TV scam.
The luxury that wasn’t so luxury
The so-called “Fight Fight Fight Collection” was supposed to scream prestige, three watches priced between $499 and $1,199, all proudly branded with “Trump 45-47.” But when the boxes arrived, buyers found themselves staring at dull, flimsy watches that wouldn’t pass for a $25 deal at a roadside market. Some didn’t even arrive at all. Others came with broken parts, poor engraving, or missing letters — like the infamous “Rump” watch that left one woman asking how a billionaire brand could forget the letter “T.”
For MAGA diehards, this was more than just bad quality, it was betrayal. These were people who believed Trump could do no wrong, and now they’re learning the hard way that loyalty doesn’t guarantee respect.
The Trump hustle continues
Trump selling overpriced merch isn’t new. From $399 golden sneakers to $60 Bibles, every product is dressed up in patriotic colors and sold with emotional slogans. But the watches hit differently because they were supposed to symbolize prestige, not pettiness. You’d expect a man claiming to be worth billions to sell something that at least ticks properly.
Even worse, reviews describe refund requests being ignored and customer service acting like it’s above the law. One buyer joked that “the self-winding feature is as efficient as the GOP.” Harsh, but accurate.
MAGA anger hits home
The outrage isn’t coming from liberals this time; it’s from Trump’s own fanbase. MAGA supporters are calling it “a scam,” flooding online platforms with angry reviews, and even threatening lawsuits. And liberals? They’re just watching the drama unfold with popcorn. For once, they don’t need to say much, Trump’s own supporters are doing the talking.
California Governor Gavin Newsom couldn’t resist joining the mockery either. He threw subtle jabs, using Trump’s “watch hustle” as proof that Republicans can’t even manage their own promises, let alone the country’s problems.
The family business of hustling
Of course, it’s not just Donald cashing in. Melania’s been selling necklaces and ornaments at ridiculous prices, while Trump’s granddaughter, Kai, is pushing sweatshirts that allegedly copy another designer’s logo. The whole family seems to have turned politics into a marketplace and MAGA, once their loyal buyers, are slowly realizing they’ve been the real products all along.
A ticking reminder
The truth is, MAGA outrage over Trump’s $1,000 watches says a lot about how the movement has changed. Once full of blind faith, it’s now filled with cracks, cracks caused not by Democrats, but by Trump’s endless need to sell something. Those flashy watches might not tell time correctly, but they’re a perfect symbol of what his brand has become: overpriced, overhyped, and running out of believers.