NBA legend Michael Jordan is often attributed for uttering something along the lines of “Republicans buy shoes, too.”
(Jordan has largely distanced himself from that quote, which he reportedly told family when he was asked to endorse a North Carolina Democrat once upon a time.)
Turns out, Republicans not only like to buy shoes. One particular Republican apparently loves to give them out, too.
According toThe Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump is apparently quite the magnanimous giver of shoes, as he appears to be enamored with one specific brand.
Trump has reportedly been gifting pairs of shoes to all manner of people in his orbit, from agency heads, lawmakers, and advisers to other high-profile guests, often bringing them up unexpectedly during meetings.
Cabinet gatherings have even included Trump asking attendees a simple question: “Did you get the shoes?”
The footwear giveaways have quickly become something of an inside joke around Washington. Some recipients have reportedly slipped them on right in the Oval Office, while others appear eager not to miss out.
“All the boys have them,” one female White House official told The Wall Street Journal. Another joked, “It’s hysterical because everybody’s afraid not to wear them.”
The shoes in question come from Florsheim, a classic American brand known for blending traditional style with everyday comfort.
The company has been around for more than a century, and many of its dress shoes sell for around $145 — a relatively modest price tag compared to the luxury fashion typically associated with Trump.
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