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Donald Trump Faces Criticism for Using Jill Biden's Image to Promote Fragrance Line

The president-elect's use of a viral photo with the first lady raises legal and ethical questions about consent and conflicts of interest.

  • Donald Trump announced a new fragrance line, 'Fight, Fight, Fight,' using a viral photo of Jill Biden from the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening to promote the product.
  • The ad features the tagline 'A fragrance your enemies can't resist' and links to a website selling the perfumes and colognes for $199 per bottle.
  • Ethics experts and legal analysts are questioning the legality of using Jill Biden's image for commercial purposes without her consent, citing potential violations of 'right of publicity' laws.
  • Critics have highlighted the broader ethical concerns surrounding Trump's continued business ventures and potential conflicts of interest as he prepares to assume the presidency for a second term.
  • The fragrance launch follows a pattern of Trump leveraging his public profile to market merchandise, including watches, sneakers, and other branded products.
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