Former first lady Melania Trump has disclosed plans to expand her involvement in non-fungible token (NFT) and Web3 initiatives if she and her husband return to the White House. Her focus would be on using these to further support women, foster children, and their overall well-being.
In an interview with Fox News on October 7, Melania Trump discussed her current efforts in the digital space. She explained, “After I left the White House in 2021, I established my two platforms – Web2 and Web3 blockchain platforms — where I create art and collectibles […] With that, I established the ‘Fostering the Future’ initiative.”
The initiative provides financial support for children from the foster care system, particularly aiding in their education. She added, “If we are back in the White House, I will expand that.”
Melania Trump’s journey into NFTs began in December 2021 when she released her first NFT, which featured a watercolor painting titled “Melania’s Vision.” The painting, which depicted her cobalt blue eyes, was sold to raise funds for children aging out of foster care.
Since then, she has continued to launch other Web3 projects. Among these are the “Head of State” NFT collection, commemorating the Trump administration’s first official state visit, and the “Potus Trump” collection, highlighting key moments from her husband’s presidency.
In addition to these political-themed releases, Melania Trump has explored more casual NFT drops tied to holidays and special occasions. These include a Christmas-themed series and a customizable physical necklace paired with an NFT for Mother’s Day.
Donald Trump has also been involved in the NFT market. He entered the scene in 2022 with a collection of trading cards depicting himself in different settings. The success of this release led to the launch of three more trading card series.
According to an August financial disclosure, Donald Trump’s earnings from NFT licensing fees surpassed $7 million, and his holdings in Ethereum (ETH) are valued between $1 million and $5 million.
