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Zach Everson
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DHS asst sec Tricia McLaughlin also confirmed the CGX was selling Trump Wine— “The brave men and women of the USCG are pleased to be able to buy Trump wine and cider tax free. We wish you the best in your Pulitzer Prize winning reporting.” 3/

Zach Everson
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There’s been no shortage of Trump’s businesses cashing in on his presidency. But— These wines are among the few times Trump products have been spotted for sale at a government facility. 4/

Zach Everson
@zacheverson.com

Scavenger hunt, gov’t-edition— If you visit a USG facility (base exchange, gift shop), please check if they’re selling any Trump merchandise. Yes/no reports both useful. Photos that show proof of location a huge plus. DMs open. Also z_everson@protonmail.com or 202.804.2744 (Signal/mobile). 6/

Zach Everson
@zacheverson.com

Good catch, @kendeuel.bsky.social! Slight difference here in that NPS stores are run by contractors, while CGXs are gov't managed. 7/

npr.orgTrump Wine: Local Promotion Or Presidential Product Placement?Ninety miles west of the White House, the National Park Service was selling Trump Wine at Shenandoah National Park — raising questions about Park Service rules and presidential influence.
Kenneth Deuel@kendeuel.bsky.social

I don't want to yuck anyone's yum, but at least as far back as 2017, Shenandoah National Park was featuring Trump wines in the two main dining lodges. Though I do think due to actual market forces, the concessionaire rotated them out a season or two later before the end of his first term.