Anderson Cooper loses it when talking about Trump’s ever-growing merchandise catalog

Politics
10 Jun 2026 • 10:53 PM MYT
The Independent
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Anderson Cooper loses it when talking about Trump’s ever-growing merchandise catalog

  • CNN anchor Anderson Cooper reacted with derision and laughter while discussing Donald Trump's expanding range of merchandise.
  • Trump's latest ventures include commemorative coins for a UFC cage match at the White House, priced up to $11,999.99.
  • Other products highlighted were "God Bless the U.S.A." Bibles, costing $99.99, and "Never Surrender" gold high-top sneakers.
  • Cooper particularly cracked up over the $500 "T1" gold smartphone, marketed as "designed with American values in mind."
  • Tech experts criticized the "T1" phone, noting its resemblance to a Taiwanese product and an incorrect 11-stripe American flag design.

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