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President Trump juiced the political-merchandising market with MAGA hats, foam border-wall bricks, and other tchotchkes that his fans happily purchased to show their support.
But outside of the campaign, the demand for Trump paraphernalia has provided significant business opportunities for some internet entrepreneurs who’ve been milking digital revenue streams for years.