Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

Inflation Hits Trump’s Merch Machine

A Washington Sun review found the red MAGA hat is now $55, while U.S. inflation has risen 41% over the same period, the Federal Reserve said.

The price of official Make America Great Again hats have been on the rise. (Eric Gay/AP)The economy is reeling from inflation, tariffs, and a war in Iran that’s made it more expensive to fill your gas tank, fridge and closet.The Trump economy is also affecting Trump merch: The cost of Make America Great Again hats and several other Trump-themed items have spiked as well.A Washington Sun review of dozens of Trump products, sold across several dig…

5 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 80% of the sources lean Left
80% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

washingtonsun.com broke the news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal