Donald Trump Supporters Annoyed With NFT Announcement: It's a 'Turn Off'

Former President Donald Trump was ruthlessly mocked over his "major announcement" this week, with even his supporters expressing disappointment about the NFT unveiling.

"This is not good. We're facing a threat to civilization from far left Marxist extremists. Teasing NFT cards as a major announcement is not the kind of fight people want to see now. These are dark times. Love the guy but this turns many off," Robby Starbuck, GOP congressional candidate for Tennessee's 5th district, tweeted.

On Thursday, Trump revealed that his "major announcement" was that he was releasing a set of limited edition digital cards valued at $99 each. He described them as "very much like a baseball card, but hopefully much more exciting."

But while the former president seemed enthusiastic about the NFTs, many of his supporters took to social media to describe feeling cheated by Trump's announcement.

"I'm feeling betrayed by Trump today. What a let down," @luckycharmz44 wrote. "Trading cards? Really?"

Daniel Bostic, who previously served as a congressional aide, called the announcement "a slap in the face to Trump's base" who he said were "expecting a run for speaker, a VP announcement, action on the J6 prisoners, lawsuits, ANY real action."

"Instead he's peddling NFTs," Bostic tweeted. "DeSantis went up 3 points today."

Some of Trump's supporters said the announcement was enough to push them over to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has emerged as a top contender for the 2024 GOP nomination against Trump. DeSantis has not officially launched a presidential bid.

"So, this seriously was Trump's big announcement. What a massive let down. I've been holding my doubts about Trump for a while, but I think this might be the final nail in the coffin. I'm going team DeSantis now," @1EaglePatriot wrote.

"It's time for Trump to get behind DeSantis," @creditannie said. "This confirms it for me - love him, appreciate all that he has done, but it's time to step to the side and help us get behind someone that we all can support."

Many began speculating what Trump's "major announcement" would be after the former president teased Thursday's unveiling on Truth Social on Wednesday. Some hoped that he would announce his pick for running mate or provide news on his 2024 campaign.

On Thursday, Lavern Spicer, Republican congressional candidate for Florida's 24th district, said while she was a big fan of Trump, "I need more than this from the leading Presidential candidate for 2024. Don't play with our emotions."

"I am a Trump fan, but the big reveal was very disappointing. It has no substantial substance of being reelected president," @jackie_mcmillon echoed. "I am concerned Trump, although succeeded on many levels, has a lot of baggage. Our country is under siege of such depravity and evil we must choice wisely."

Newsweek reached out to Trump for comment.