Cody Sabol

America’s 250th birthday merchandise, including items like a $275 throw pillow and $8,000 painting, is sold by America250 (a congressional commission) and Freedom 250 (a Trump-linked LLC). Taxpayer funds, including $10 million reported transferred from America250 to Freedom 250, are used to support merchandise sales and events, with unclear distribution of profits.

America250, a congressionally created nonprofit, and Freedom 250, a limited liability company linked to President Donald Trump, are selling merchandise for the U.S. 250th anniversary. Taxpayer funds are being used by both entities, with at least $10 million reported transferred from America250 to Freedom 250, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

America’s 250th birthday merchandise is being sold by America250 (a nonprofit) and Freedom250 (a Trump-linked LLC), with taxpayer funds flowing between them. Critics highlight a lack of transparency in how money is distributed, while the nonprofits claim partnerships aim to expand public engagement in the commemoration.

Merchandise for America's 250th birthday is being sold by America250, a congressional commission, and Freedom 250, a Trump-linked LLC. Taxpayer funds, including at least $10 million, are being transferred between the entities, with concerns about transparency in fund distribution.

America250, a congressional commission, and Freedom 250, a Trump-linked entity, are selling merchandise to commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary. Taxpayer funds are being used, with at least $10 million transferred from America250 to Freedom 250. The nonprofit America250.org receives a percentage of merchandise profits, but no clear accounting of fund distribution has been provided.