Former US President Donald Trump has released a collection of digital trading cards showing him in different semblances including a superhero, astronaut and also Nascar driver.

Mr Trump claimed “These restricted edition cards include impressive ART of my Life & Occupation!”

Last month the billionaire introduced his third bid for the White Residence.

He activated speculation this week after stating he would certainly make a “significant statement”.

Some commentators had expected him to possibly call a running friend for his governmental project.

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  • Rather, Mr Trump published a marketing video on his social-media system, Fact Social.

The clip featured a computer animated version of the previous president before the Trump Tower in New York City, who rips open his shirt to disclose a superhero outfit emblazoned with the letter T as lasers shoot from his eyes.

Later on Reality Social Mr Trump said the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were “very much like a baseball card, but ideally a lot more exciting”.

He added that the cards, setting you back $99 (₤ 81) each, “would certainly make a fantastic Xmas present”.

Buyers will certainly likewise be entered into a sweepstake, with the possibility of winning prizes including a gala dinner or a video game of golf with Mr Trump.

NFTs have actually been promoted as the digital solution to collectables, but movie critics have actually cautioned regarding dangers out there.

The “distinctive” assets in the digital world can be dealt like any kind of other piece of residential or commercial property, but have no tangible form of their very own.

They can be taken certificates of ownership for online or physical possessions.

Move mocked

The news has been criticised by social media customers, with prominent Republican politicians also speaking out.

“I can not do this anymore,” Steve Bannon, a right-wing media analyst and former chief strategist for Mr Trump, said concerning the NFTs on his podcast.

Any person associated with the job “should certainly be terminated today,” he added.

In an apparent jibe at Mr Trump, US Head of state Joe Biden said on Twitter that he had “some MAJOR statements the last number of weeks as well”.

He claimed this consisted of reducing inflation and also authorizing a marital relationship security costs.

Others guessed that sale of NFTs was to aid money the lawful battles that Mr Trump is involved in.

The funds would not be placed towards his governmental campaign, according to the web site for the NFTs.

“These Digital Trading Cards are not political as well as have absolutely nothing to do with any kind of political project,” it claimed.

“NFT INT LLC is not had, managed or regulated by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization, CIC Digital LLC or any of their respective principals or affiliates,” it included.

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Last Updated: 16 December 2022