Trump’s merchandise is sold in Fort Bragg for the President’s speech is now being reviewed

The Army reviewed how the pro-president Donald Trump merchandise was finally sold at one of its bases this week at an event sponsored by services arranged by the White House and the President’s supporters.
Earlier this week, Trump spoke at Fort Bragg at North Carolina to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Army. At the event, a truck was seen selling Trump’s merchandise – including the “Make America Great Again” hat and other “first American” stolen goods. This practice is likely to be contrary to the policy of the old defense department, which forbid troops from wearing political clothing such as hats or flags or expressing their political opinions when in uniform.
This policy is intended to preserve the tradition of American Apolitis Military Forces, which serves the order of a democratic elected president regardless of the party.

Merchandise Pro-Trump is sold June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg, NC, at an event that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Army attended by the President.
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When asked about the photos of uniformed forces buying Trump Merch at the Military Base, the base spokesman said the problem was being reviewed.
“The army remains committed to its core values and apolitis services to the nation,” said Colonel Mary Ricks, spokesman for the XVIII Air Corps and Fort Bragg.
“The army does not support political merchandise or the views they represent,” Ricks added. “The presence of vendors is being reviewed to determine how it is permitted and to prevent similar events in the future.”
Public events at Fort Bragg, which is a home for the 82nd aircraft aircraft division and functions as the headquarters of the US Army Special Operations Command, arranged like a Trump campaign rally.

Merchandise Pro-Trump is sold June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg, NC, at an event that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Army attended by the President.
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Trump spoke for almost an hour, repeating fake claims about “elections that were cheated and stolen” and destroyed his political rivals. He called Los Angeles as a “pile of garbage” in the grip “gang and transnational criminals” – references for ongoing protests in the city. He said immigration protesting was part of a “foreign invasion,” an assessment that was contrary to his main military advisor, General and Caine, which openly contradicted that statement in testimony.
The source said the organizer of the event placed the army that voluntarily attended to be present right behind the President when he showed his political complaints. Some troops nodded and cheered on Trump’s suggestion to put people in prison for burning the American flag and some mocked when he mentioned the “fake press.”
Some soldiers mocked Trump’s reference to Governor California Gavin Newsom and Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass.

President Donald Trump was standing on stage to deliver a statement during a visit to Fort Bragg to mark the anniversary of the US Army, at North Carolina, June 10, 2025.
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“In Los Angeles, Governor of California, Mayor of Los Angeles, they are incompetent and they pay troublemakers, agitators, and rebellions,” he said about protests in Los Angeles. “They were involved in this intentional effort to cancel federal law and help the city occupation by criminal invaders.”
If you think about it, said an army official, officials in uniforms on the land might encourage more on the political nature of the event. Two weeks earlier, the President had changed the opening ceremony at West Point into a politically accused speech where he also advised the cadets to avoid the “wife of the trophy.”
“But what can you do? For you, he is the president. For us, he is the supreme commander,” said the official, a reference for the role appointed by the president who was democratically in leading the State Battle forces.
Sumber said civilians from the Federal America Commission 250 – many of them who have close relations with the White House – given “full creative control” from the Fort Bragg event. America 250 and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comments.
According to two people who are familiar with planning efforts, the organizer told Army officials at the base before a general meeting that they wanted a number of troops to stand behind the president. This troop must undergo a criminal background check for security reasons. Also needed, according to the source, – the troops need to look fit, not fat, in accordance with the focus of the new government on fitness standards, the ethos of soldiers and death.
The troops must agree to behave professionally and respectfully, the source said. There is no eyeololing, for example, or reacts negatively during Trump’s speech.
Army officials from the base work diligently with 250 American organizers to find troops in accordance with the bill.

President Donald Trump spoke during a general meeting with thousands of US Army troops, June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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“We are soldiers,” said one person. “We do what we say.”
Apparently, finding troops at the base that was willing to respect Trump was not difficult, said the source. Trump tends to be popular in Fort Bragg among many ranks and files there. And because the program was voluntary, the spectacle attracted the most enthusiastic supporters.
In the end, the recording of troops mocking and encouraging political speeches while being offered the Maga Maga was regretted, said the Army official.
“We hope that it doesn’t happen,” said the official. “The army wants to focus on the history and celebration of the 250th birthday and its commitment to defend the nation.”
ABC News’ Luis Martinez contributed to this report.