Trump Sneakers Launch at SNEAKER CON in Philadelphia, PA on February 18th: Never Surrender High-Top and Two Low-Tops Available for Purchase Online and In Person

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States of America
$399 for Never Surrender High-Top, $199 each for two low tops
Never Surrender High-Top and Two Low-Tops Available for Purchase Online and In Person
Trump Sneakers Launch at SNEAKER CON in Philadelphia, PA on February 18th
Trump Sneakers Launch at SNEAKER CON in Philadelphia, PA on February 18th: Never Surrender High-Top and Two Low-Tops Available for Purchase Online and In Person

Trump Sneakers Launch at SNEAKER CON in Philadelphia, PA on February 18th. The Never Surrender High-Top Sneaker costs $399 and is available for purchase online as well as at the event. Trump also launched two low-top sneakers priced at $199 each.



Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

65%

  • Unique Points
    • Trump hawked new Trump-branded sneakers at Sneaker Con
    • The shoes are called Never Surrender High-Tops and cost $399 on a website that also sells other Trump-branded shoes, cologne, and perfume
    • Former President Donald Trump holds gold Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA.
    • Trump has attacked President Joe Biden for similar slips but defended his own mental acuity. 'I feel my mind is stronger now than it was 25 years ago,' he said in January.
  • Accuracy
    • The dueling chants made it difficult to hear Trump speak sometimes
    • Trump last year reported making between $100,00 and $1 million from a series of digital trading cards that portrayed him through photo editing
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Trump met with boos and chants while selling sneakers in Philadelphia. However, this is not entirely accurate as there were both cheers and boos present at the event. Secondly, Trump's speech was often drowned out by members of the crowd who were chanting anti-Joe Biden or USA slogans instead of focusing on his pitch for merchandise. This suggests that the article is intentionally misleading in its portrayal of events.
    • The title implies that Trump met with boos and chants while selling sneakers in Philadelphia, but this is not entirely accurate as there were both cheers and boos present at the event.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the former President Donald Trump is a well-known figure and has been in the public eye for many years. This statement implies that his words should be taken as fact without question, which is not true. Additionally, there are examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as
    • Trump's five-minute remarks were sometimes barely able to be heard as members of the diverse young crowd were consistently screaming and chanting throughout.
    • <br>What’s the most important thing: to go out and vote, right? We have to go out and vote. We got to get young people out to vote.<br>
  • Bias (80%)
    The article is biased towards the former President Donald Trump. The author uses language that dehumanizes his opponents and portrays him as a victim of unfair treatment by the media and legal system.
    • Former President Donald Trump holds gold Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA
      • > Many booed and chanted at him
        • <u>This a slightly different audience than I'm used to, but I love this audience</u>
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topic of Trump selling sneakers in Philadelphia as they are owned by a company that produces and sells sneakers.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topic of Trump selling sneakers in Philadelphia as they are owned by the company that is being sold.
            • $399 high-top sneakers selling for $399, which are already listed as sold-out online, and $147 fragrances for $147. (Also available: Red Wave and $208 POTUS 45 shoes.)

            66%

            • Unique Points
              • Trump hawked new Trump-branded sneakers at Sneaker Con
              • The shoes are called Never Surrender High-Tops and cost $399 on a website that also sells other Trump-branded shoes, cologne, and perfume
              • Some attendees had been given signs that read SNEAKERHEADS LOVE TRUMP
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (35%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Trump was selling shoes at a sneaker convention when he actually used it as an opportunity to promote his branded shoes. Secondly, there are no sources disclosed in the article and therefore we cannot determine if any information provided by Trump is accurate or not.
              • There are no sources disclosed in the article and therefore we cannot determine if any information provided by Trump is accurate or not.
              • The title of the article implies that Trump was selling shoes at a sneaker convention when he actually used it as an opportunity to promote his branded shoes.
            • Fallacies (75%)
              The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy as the author presents Trump's statement that he is the 47th president if elected again without providing any evidence or context. Additionally, there are examples of inflammatory rhetoric in the form of boos and cheers from both supporters and detractors. The article also contains a dichotomous depiction as it portrays Trump's appearance at Sneaker Con as an unusual stop for him while also highlighting his campaign's efforts to win over young and minority voters, particularly Black men.
              • Trump flew from Philadelphia to Michigan
              • He has vowed to appeal Friday’s judgment
            • Bias (85%)
              The article is biased towards Trump and his campaign. The author uses language that deifies him and portrays him as a successful businessman who can win over young voters. They also use the phrase 'Never Surrender High-Tops' which has political connotations.
              • ]This is something that I’ve been talking about for 12 years, 13 years. And I think it’s going to be a big success,
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The article reports on Donald Trump selling branded shoes at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia. The author has a financial interest in the topic as he is reporting on a product that features his name and likeness.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                69%

                • Unique Points
                  • Former President Trump introduced his new line of signature shoes at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on February 17, 2024.
                  • The Never Surrender High-Top Sneakers sold out hours after their launch.
                  • Trump also launched two low-top sneakers priced at $199 each.
                • Accuracy
                  • Trump's speech at Sneaker Con was divided between chanting for and booing at him.
                  • The limited-edition numbered run of 1,000 pairs sold out.
                • Deception (30%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Trump's sneakers sold out quickly and were highly sought after when in reality only a limited number of gold shoes were available and they did not sell out within hours as stated.
                  • Fallacies (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'Never Surrender' which is a reference to Trump's campaign slogan in 2016 that was heavily associated with his supporters who were white supremacists and neo-Nazis.
                    • The big picture: The shoes, called
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Shauneen Miranda has a financial interest in CIC Ventures LLC which is mentioned as the company behind Trump's sneakers. This could compromise her ability to report on this topic objectively.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        Shauneen Miranda has a conflict of interest on the topic of Trump and high-top sneakers as she is an employee of CIC Ventures LLC which owns the brand Never Surrender.

                        61%

                        • Unique Points
                          • Former President Donald Trump debuted shiny gold Trump-branded sneakers at Sneaker Con in Pennsylvania.
                          • The limited-edition numbered run of 1,000 pairs, which include 10 signed by Trump, sold out.
                        • Accuracy
                          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                        • Deception (30%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Trump was booed at Sneaker Con when he actually received a mixed response. Secondly, the author claims that Trump's sneakers quickly sold out but fails to mention that they were part of a limited-edition run and only 10 pairs were signed by him. Thirdly, the article quotes Michael Tyler from the Biden campaign mocking Trump's shoes without disclosing who he is or his position within the campaign. Lastly, there are no sources cited in the article.
                          • The title implies that Trump was booed at Sneaker Con when he actually received a mixed response.
                        • Fallacies (70%)
                          The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the shoes sold out quickly and were successful without providing any evidence of this claim. Additionally, the author quotes a statement from Michael Tyler mocking Trump's Nike-inspired styling as if it is true, but does not provide any context or clarification on whether this statement accurately represents Tyler's opinion. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric when the author states that
                          • Bias (70%)
                            The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'gold shoes' to appeal to a specific audience that values luxury items and is associated with wealth. This appeals to Trump's image as a wealthy businessman who has built his brand on luxury products such as golf clubs, hotels, and clothing lines.
                            • One fan bid $9,000 in order to get his hands on an autographed pair of the sneakers
                              • The gold shoes are designed with an American flag around the ankle
                                • Trump spoke about how he wanted to do this for 12 years and that it would be a big success
                                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                  Mike Roe has a conflict of interest on the topic of Trump as he is promoting and selling $399 official gold sneakers that feature his image. The article also mentions a fraud case against him which could further compromise his objectivity.
                                  • Mike is promoting and selling a product that features his image which could be seen as an endorsement or promotion of himself.
                                    • The article mentions Mike's involvement in the fraud case against him, which could further compromise his objectivity.
                                      • The title itself promotes Mike's involvement in the event, 'Trump Booed as He Drops $399 Official Gold Sneakers at Sneaker Con'
                                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                        Mike Roe has a conflict of interest on the topic of Trump as he is promoting and selling $399 official gold sneakers that feature his image. The article also mentions a fraud case against him which could further compromise his objectivity.
                                        • The article promotes and sells $399 official gold sneakers that feature Mike Roe's image.

                                        60%

                                        • Unique Points
                                          • Trump launches sneaker line
                                          • Former President Donald Trump on Saturday launched a sneaker line, a day after he and his companies were ordered by a judge to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial.
                                          • The products are trademarks of CIC Ventures LLC. 45Footwear, LLC uses the Trump name, image and likeness under a license agreement.
                                        • Accuracy
                                          • The former president unveiled 'Trump Sneakers' at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia. He placed two versions of sneakers on the podium as he spoke, one named 'NEVER SURRENDER HIGH-TOP SNEAKER', which is listed for $399 and another version with Trump name, image and likeness under a license agreement.
                                        • Deception (50%)
                                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Trump has launched a sneaker line when he did not actually launch it himself. The website listed for sale on Sneaker Con does not mention anything about Trump being involved with this product or having any ownership over it.
                                          • The title of the article is deceptive as it suggests that Trump has launched a sneaker line, but he did not do so.
                                        • Fallacies (85%)
                                          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Trump's sneaker line is expected to be a success without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Additionally, the article uses inflammatory rhetoric when referring to the Biden campaign spokesperson's comment as 'hate speech'. The author also makes a statement about how Trump will not get close enough to Air Force Ones again in his life which is an appeal to emotion fallacy.
                                          • Trump unveils sneaker line. See what they look like
                                          • This is something I've been talking about for 12 years, 13 years, and I think it's going to be a big success.
                                        • Bias (85%)
                                          The article is biased towards Trump and his sneaker line. The author uses language that deifies Trump's success in the business world and implies that he has a right to profit from it despite being ordered by a judge to pay nearly $355 million for fraudulently inflating property values.
                                          • This is something I’ve been talking about for 12 years, 13 years, and I think it’s going to be a big success,
                                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                            Kate Sullivan has a conflict of interest on the topic of Trump's sneaker line as she is an employee of CNN which owns and operates Sneaker Con.
                                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                              Kate Sullivan has a conflict of interest on the topics of Trump and sneakers. She is reporting on a civil fraud trial involving $355 million in fines against Trump for defaming E Jean Carroll, as well as his recent launch of a sneaker line.