"They are Oxfords, with their classic shape and laces. They're made by the American brand Florsheim, and its parent company, Weyco which gained 6.42% on the stock market Wednesday has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for the damage to its accounts caused by Trump's tariffs, given that they manufacture their products abroad. The shoes are reasonably priced ($145) and the president buys them constantly."
"As such, they've become a symbol of belonging to his club, which at times resembles a cult whose rules can be summed up in one: best not to cross him. All the boys have them, an anonymous White House source told the Journal. It's hysterical because everybody's afraid not to wear them, joked another source in the article, which calls Trump Shoe Salesman-in-Chief."
"The image that went viral after the story was published is a low-angle shot taken at the Davos forum in Switzerland in January. It shows, from right to left, Steve Witkoff, Trump's negotiator and friend, and the Secretaries of Energy (Chris Wright), Commerce (Howard Luttnick), Treasury (Scott Bessent), and State (Marco Rubio), alongside the president. They all appear to be wearing the same black shoes."
President Donald Trump has developed a fascination with Florsheim Oxford shoes, priced at $145, and regularly purchases and distributes them to members of his inner circle as gifts. The shoes have become a status symbol within Trump's administration, with officials including Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent, Howard Luttnick, Chris Wright, and Steve Witkoff all wearing identical pairs at the Davos forum in January. The practice reflects Trump's influence over his associates, with sources suggesting people feel compelled to wear the shoes to maintain favor. Florsheim's parent company Weyco has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over tariff-related damages, despite benefiting from Trump's apparent endorsement through his gift-giving.
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