‘Melania’s Vision’ NFT Launch: Trump’s Artful Manipulation?

The former first lady Melania Trump announced the launch of her own NFT platform as well as her first NFT “Melania’s Vision”. The platform is based on Solana, empowered by Parlor, and takes SOL and credit cards as payment. Does it envision 2024’s presidential elections?

Ms. Trump’s public statement reads:

"I am proud to announce my new NFT endeavor, which embodies my passion for the arts, and will support my ongoing commitment to children through my Be Best initiative."

The release claims that a portion of the proceeds will “assist children aging out of the foster care system by way of economic empowerment”, although it fails to clarify a number.

Melania Trump’s NFT is described as a “breathtaking watercolor ” by the artist Marc-Antoine Coulon that “embodies Melania Trump’s cobalt blue eyes”. It includes an audio recording of Melania’s voice saying: “My vision is: look forward to inspiration, strength, and courage.”

The price of the NFT is 1 SOL, which currently trades at $180, and will be available between December 16 and December 31, 2021.

As Donald Trump is trying to launch a social media alternative to Twitter –to gain back a platform– and he teases the 2024 presidential run, the question is raised whether Melania’s “cobalt blue eyes” aim to secure a crypto vote.

“Melania’s Vision” by Marc-Antoine Coulon – Image: Office of Melania Trump

Mrs. Trump made exclusive comments to Breitbart News: “Since leaving the White House, I have envisioned creating a new platform where Freedom of Speech can flourish,”