Trump Sells DOGE Shirts After Naming Musk to Head New Government Department

Amid DOGE price surge, former president releases crypto-themed merch following Musk's X CEO role

  • Donald Trump‘s campaign releases DOGE-themed shirts featuring Elon Musk and a Shiba Inu mascot for $28
  • Trump announces Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Musk and Ramaswamy as heads
  • DOGE trading volume increased to $47 billion following the announcement
  • Price and market cap remained stable despite the announcement
  • Musk’s previous DOGE-related posts have historically led to price increases up to 32%

Trump Campaign Launches DOGE-Themed Merchandise

President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign has released new merchandise featuring Dogecoin references.

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The campaign website now offers t-shirts for $28 displaying Trump and Elon Musk’s faces against a Mars-themed background.

A Shiba Inu dog, the iconic Dogecoin mascot, appears in the design alongside the text ‘D O G E’.

New Department Formation Impacts Crypto Markets

The merchandise release coincides with Trump’s announcement of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Doge T-Shirt

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed to lead this new department.

Following the announcement, Dogecoin’s trading volume surged to $47 billion.

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The cryptocurrency’s price and market capitalization maintained stability, potentially due to market expectations of Musk’s appointment.

Musk’s History with Dogecoin

This development adds to Musk’s pattern of Dogecoin promotion.

Between May and November 2021, Musk posted about Dogecoin 30 times across 22 different days.

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His decision to change Twitter’s logo to the Dogecoin mascot previously triggered a 30% price increase.

Investors filed a lawsuit against Musk, alleging market manipulation through promotional activities.

The lawsuit was dismissed in August, clearing Musk of the allegations.

Market Impact Analysis

Historical data shows Musk’s social media activity has consistently influenced Dogecoin prices.

Previous posts by Musk have resulted in price increases reaching up to 32%.

The current market response appears more measured, suggesting possible investor adaptation to Musk-related announcements.

The combination of political appointments and cryptocurrency marketing represents a new dimension in digital asset promotion.

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