Never Surrender Sneaker License: Audit finding

Date: 2024-02-17
Entry type: audit-finding
Current status: Cited analysis

Entities and roles

America First Audit: Never Surrender Sneaker Licenseaudit case
Donald J. Trumpcomparison subject

Claims and evidence

analysisdocumented
The launch used Trump's political identity and name in a for-profit licensed product while the seller disclaimed campaign affiliation; disclosure data later reported merchandise royalties without product-level net income.
- 45Footwear LLC: Trump Sneakers official storeProduct description and site disclaimer
- Associated Press: Trump hawks branded shoes at Sneaker ConOpening paragraphs and website disclaimer
- U.S. Office of Government Ethics: Donald J. Trump 2025 Annual Public Financial Disclosure ReportFootwear and merchandise royalty entries
- Axios: Trump's high-top sneakers sell out hours after launchLicensing and inventory discussion