A donald trump-aligned PAC, Never Surrender Inc., sent an email ahead of the president’s 80th birthday asking supporters to sign what it calls the ‘only official’ birthday card.’ The fundraising email urged donors to contribute, while also warning not to “damp down the excitement on the president’s special day.”
The card comes with a paywall, which takes everyone who “signs” to a recurring campaign contribution page. The email encourages supporters to donate weekly or monthly to fully accumulate their signatures.
The attached email message reads, “You are invited to sign President Trump’s only official birthday card,” and continues to say, “And signed by many of the top 1% of MAGA patriots,” with a direct appeal, “We are still waiting for you… This portal may close at any time.” Trump has promised to personally review each signature, adding a dose of MAGA verification.
The push comes with a massive restructuring of the White House, already a construction nightmare because of Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for the birthday-special UFC glitz. UFC Freedom 250 is coming up on June 14, which coincides with the big America 250 celebration marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The spectacle was not without controversy, with UFC President Dana White inviting several celebrities, including Tom Brady. Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler, Jason Statham, Jared Leto, and others—most of whom have declined to attend.
The optics for the president’s birthday appear to be like last year’s multimillion-dollar military parade, which was marred by rainy weather and empty bleachers, with photos of attendees including Marco Rubio and Melania Trump nodding.
Citizens are left wondering if this card is a political gimmick, a fundraiser and a loyalty test, all rolled into one.
What do you think of the President’s special birthday card?