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Donald Trump's Pin Worn at White House Goes Viral [1]
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Date: 2025-02-13 05:14:09-05:00
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President Donald Trump wearing a miniature cartoon version of himself as a lapel pin has caused a stir online.
Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email.
Why It Matters
Trump has frequently used his name and image as a fundraising tool throughout his political career. The pin could be another example of Trump-branded merchandise available for supporters to purchase.
President Donald Trump speaks after Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as director of national intelligence (DNI) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2025 President Donald Trump speaks after Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as director of national intelligence (DNI) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2025 ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images
What to Know
Trump was in the Oval Office on Wednesday for the swearing-in ceremony of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence (DNI).
Gabbard, a former Democratic representative, was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote, largely along party lines. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to join all Democrats in voting "no" on Gabbard's confirmation during Wednesday's Senate vote.
During the ceremony, Trump was spotted wearing a pin on his left lapel featuring a miniature cartoon version of himself.
The pin was placed beneath an American flag pin, which the president wears regularly.
President Trump’s new pin is EPIC🤣🔥 pic.twitter.com/RDVmHdlzsl — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 12, 2025
Several Trump supporters reacted with enthusiasm on social media after noticing the pin of the president.
It is unclear where the pin originated. One user on X, formerly Twitter, suggested it may have been a gift from one of the children of Vice President JD Vance or tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Musk appeared with his 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii (pronounced "X Ash A Twelve") at a joint press conference with Trump on Tuesday to defend the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Others speculated that Trump wearing the pin was another example of him "trolling" the media and his critics, knowing it would gain attention.
What People Are Saying
In an X post that garnered over 10,000 likes and shares, conservative podcast host Benny Johnson wrote: "President Trump's new pin is EPIC."
X user @RealPeterLeo wrote: "Presumably a gift from someone. I'd guess one of Elon's or Vance's kids. Or just from Elon, honestly."
X user @ChiefHillbilly said: "He's trolling the media. They'll talk about this for days lmao."
Conservative X user Olsen Bee added: "Shut up and take my money! Where can I get one??"
@UPTOWNGIRL2008 posted on X: "I LOVE President Trump's pin, right under his American flag lapel pin. Do you think he'll tell me where he got it?"
What Happens Next
Trump is set to sign more executive orders in the Oval Office on Thursday, as well as meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the White House press schedule.
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