What cologne did Trump spray on the Syrian president?

Watch What cologne did Trump spray on the Syrian president? - Straight Arrow News on Dailymotion

Transcript

00:00We posted a video yesterday showing President Trump presenting the Syrian president with

00:04a bottle of cologne.

00:05Now, I'm not here to discuss the conversation, I'm interested in the cologne itself.

00:24Diplomatic gift giving traditionally involves symbolic items tied to national culture or

00:28history.

00:29In case President Trump selected a product from his own commercial line, Victory 47, a

00:34men's fragrance.

00:35The cologne retails for around $249 and is marketed as part of a luxury fragrance collection.

00:40Now zooming out, branded products have long been a part of Trump's public identity.

00:45Over the years the Trump family has sold real estate, hotels, golf courses, steaks, vodka,

00:49ties, and even a university.

00:51Some of these ventures even became topics of public discussion.

00:54Trump University faced lawsuits during his 2016 campaign, while Trump hotels and golf courses

00:59were often mentioned in conversations about potential conflicts of interest once he entered

01:03office.

01:04Even everyday items like Trump branded water bottles and wine have appeared at campaign

01:08events, highlighting the overlap between politics and business.

01:12One gift reflects a wider pattern.

01:14Trump frequently incorporates personal products into political settings.

01:17Whether it was serving Trump's steaks at press conferences or showcasing Trump wine

01:20at campaign stops, these items illustrate the intersection of commerce and governance.

01:25Supporters view this as authenticity.

01:27He's just a businessman bringing his brand into politics.

01:30Others raise concerns about whether it represents self-promotion in contexts meant for statecraft.

01:35So, while the viral clip may look like a lighthearted gesture, it also serves as an example of Trump's

01:39commercial ventures continuing to appear in political contexts.

01:43But of course, what do you think?

01:44Drop your thoughts in the comments and follow us here for more.