The website says it has no connection to Trump's campaign, though Trump campaign officials promoted the appearance in online posts. This isn’t the first money-making venture Trump has announced since launching his third campaign for the White House in 2022. Before he ran for office, Trump hawked everything from steaks to vodka to a venture he called "Trump University." The new sneaker website says it is run by CIC Ventures LLC, a company that Trump reported owning in his 2023 financial disclosure. Among those in the crowd were Jonathen Santiago, 21, and Danea Mitchell, 20, Trump supporters who drove from Monroe County in the northeastern part of the state for the sneaker event.

Source: ABC News February 18, 2024 16:49 UTC