Exemplifying his entrepreneurial spirit, President-elect Donald Trump has launched a line of unique guitars, titled the ‘American Eagle Series,’ for his steadfast fans who relish both MAGA sentiments and music. Taking to Truth Social, he divulged that there are only 1,300 acoustic and electric models available—some of them personally signed by him! At $1,500 for the electric version and $1,250 for the acoustic, these limited-edition guitars promised Christmas delivery. Signed by Trump himself, a handful of 275 prized editions retail at $10,000 each.
The guitars accentuate the MAGA spirit with the patriotic color palette of black, yellow, and red, and an American Eagle coupled with the flag design. Further, these instruments ensure a nod to President Trump’s substantial moment in history by displaying 45 on the headstock, emblemizing his noteworthy presidential term. The president-elect’s Treasury Secretary search now reportedly includes Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty as a new contender. Hagerty’s career varies from private equity investing to serving as Trump’s Japan ambassador.
Previously, as reported by Axios, Hagerty had set aside his ambassadorial role under the Trump administration to participate in a Senate race, eventually triumphing with the help of endorsement from his former principal. He has recently spent quality time at Mar-a-Lago with Trump, accompanying him for Elon Musk’s Starship rocket launch in Texas as well. Among Treasury Secretary hopefuls, Hagerty stands alongside ex-Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh and Apollo CEO Marc Rowan, who is set to meet the president-elect at Mar-a-Lago.
Avidly supported by the online cryptocurrency community, Senator Hagerty predicted Bitcoin’s prosperous future under Trump’s leadership in July. Not only does Hagerty bring extensive Wall Street links to the table, but he also resonates with the modern, digital economy, which can be seen as a strategic advantage.
On the television front, key changes are set for The Simpsons with Pamela Hayden—voice actor for characters like Bart Simpson’s buddy Milhouse Van Houten—announcing her retirement. Having shaped the show since its inaugural episode in 1989, Hayden will conclude her tenure with the episode titled ‘Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes,’ due for airing on November 24.
In the NFL world, whispers of Bill Belichick’s return are circulating among insiders, hinting at a possible leadership role with the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to sources, the renowned head coach is warming up for 2025’s professional football season. While a few teams have been tossed around as potential fits for Belichick, talks of him leading the Jaguars intensified after their brutal loss to the Detroit Lions.
Insiders such as Dianna Russini from The Athletic suggest Belichick’s destined path to the Jaguars is plausible, despite no immediate bond with its tycooning owner Shahid Khan. While mentions of Belichick’s strong desire for dominion might limit options, the Jaguars seem like a compelling match due to their deep respect for the ex-New England coach.
Meanwhile, anticipation builds around a new book by Michael Wolff on President-elect Donald Trump. Responding to Wolff’s queries with a sweeping dismissal, Trump’s team casually slips information of Wolff’s latest venture. Best known for Fire and Fury, covering Trump’s initial tenure, the team termed this forthcoming piece a work of ‘fiction.’
In other news, Wayne Knight—Jerry Seinfeld’s rival Newman in Seinfeld—shared his professional challenges post his weight loss. Shaping down drastically, Knight believes his newfound lean physique has dented his acting career to some extent. He expressed the importance of acceptance, stressing that one cannot reform their image overnight.
Knight reminisced the distinct methods he tried for weight loss, from medication and therapy to surgery and even claiming extraterrestrial intervention. The resulting transformation, a loss of roughly 110 pounds between his part in 1993’s Jurassic Park and now, has impacted his career markedly. Despite the downward turn, he remains optimistic about fresh opportunities in Hollywood.
Amid controversies, HBO maintains support for J.K. Rowling on its upcoming Harry Potter reboot series. Opposed to the cautious approach taken by its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, at Rowling’s initial trans debates in 2020, HBO endorses the novelist. Famed Harry Potter leads like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint voiced their support for transgender rights during the earlier controversy.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s new management appears untroubled about aligning with Rowling, honoring the Harry Potter stories’ universal appeal. Their statement reads, ‘We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter—the heartwarming books that speak to the power of friendship, resolve, and acceptance.’
On a tragic note, Susan Smith, who confessed to the murder of her two young children three decades ago, remained imprisoned following her parole plea’s rejection. Visibly upset during her virtual appearance before the parole board, she apologized for the dreadful act, expressing her deep remorse and longing to alter past events.
As part of his agenda, President-elect Trump’s transition team is allegedly considering alternative Secretary of Defense candidates, say insiders, as murmurs of discontent over Pete Hegseth’s nomination have surfaced following sexual assault allegations. Even though Trump hasn’t hinted at retracting Hegseth’s nomination, whispers of internal frustration are becoming audible.
Investigations of a reported sexual assault back in 2017 had put the spotlight on Hegseth. Though not charged after the incident, the Fox News host adamantly denies the accusations. Rarely defined voices within the transition team have suggested a lack of thorough vetting and expressed concerns about additional revelations surfacing.
Nevertheless, Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense hasn’t faced any official withdrawal indication. This scenario represents the inherent complexities of political offices, with gnawing uncertainties of public life that underscore the need for decision-making transparency and cautious handling of reputations.