The website says it has no connection to Trump's campaign, though Trump campaign officials promoted the appearance in online posts.
Trump's appearance was met with clashing boos from his detractors and chants of “USA!” from supporters who arrived at the sneaker event decked out in Trump gear.
The attendees skewed younger and more diverse than Trump's usual rally crowds and some black attendees were seen leaving as Trump spoke.
Trump's campaign is hoping he will be able to win over more young and minority voters, particularly young Black men, in a likely rematch against President Joe Biden in November.
The new sneaker website says it is run by CIC Ventures LLC, a company that Trump reported owning in his 2023 financial disclosure.
Persons:
Donald Trump, hawking, ” Trump, Trump, Jean Carroll, photoshopped, LOVE, I’ve, Joe Biden, ”, Biden, Michael Tyler, “ Donald Trump, ___ Colvin
Organizations:
PHILADELPHIA, Republican, Trump, Philadelphia Convention Center, ”, White House, LOVE TRUMP, D.C, CIC Ventures, CIC Digital LLC, Harris, Air Force
Locations:
Philadelphia, ” cologne, New York, Washington, Michigan, Detroit