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Trump gifts ministers identical $145 shoes, citing dislike of athletic wear
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Donald Trump has presented his cabinet members with matching pairs of sneakers valued at approximately 20 euros each ($63), a gesture he described as fun rather than formal attire suitable for government service; the White House reportedly rejected similar footwear requests from other officials due to their association with athletic use, leading President-elect Biden's team and others in Europe—including Greece—to adopt more traditional dress codes.
Key Points
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1Donald Trump has become obsessed with giving his cabinet members identical pairs of shoes, a habit he admits amuses him.
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2The specific gift involves high-end men's dress shoes priced at $145 per pair from the brand Cole Haan.
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3Trump insists on this uniform gifting to ensure all ministers look professional and avoids them wearing athletic footwear in public appearances.
Developments
Mar 20, 23:17
'Cela m'amuse' : Donald Trump offre la même paire de chaussures à tous ses ministres (Feeds.feedburner.com)
Feb 9, Mar 06
"Η εμμονή του Ντόναλντ Τραμπ να προσφέρει τα ίδια παπούτσια στους υπουργούς του – 'Αυτό με διασκεδάζει' (Newsit.gr)"
"Cela m’amuse" : Donald Trump offre la même paire de chaussures à tous ses ministres
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