Amid the ongoing hush money trial involving her husband, Donald Trump, in the Manhattan criminal court, former first lady Melania Trump has introduced a customizable Mother’s Day necklace. The necklace, priced at $245, features an adjustable chain and a flower pendant. It also bears Melania Trump’s signature and is intended to pay tribute to “all mothers” ahead of the holiday on May 12.
According to a statement from Melania Trump’s office, customers can personalize the necklace by engraving names, initials, or significant dates on it. Additionally, those purchasing the necklace will receive a limited-edition digital collectible created on the Solana blockchain.
In a statement released with the launch of the necklace, Melania Trump said, “Being a mother is one of the most important roles in life. For this Mother’s Day, I have designed the ‘Her Love & Gratitude’ necklace to express immense gratitude and honor all mothers.”
The announcement of the necklace venture coincides with the filing of the most recent report with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC), showing that Donald Trump has curtailed his spending on his 2024 presidential campaign in March due to escalating legal expenses, which consume three-quarters of the funds raised by one of his primary fundraising arms.
Upon the announcement of the necklace venture, several netizens questioned its price point. Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former attorney and critic, drew comparisons between Melania’s venture and luxury brands like Van Cleef and Arpels, highlighting the absence of gold in the necklace. Others criticized the former first lady for profiting from Mother’s Day and suggested she donate the revenue to charitable causes instead.
