Trump-Linked Company Files Trademarks Related to America’s 250th Anniversary

Mar 9, 2026

Trump-Linked Company Files Trademarks Related to America’s 250th Anniversary

A company associated with Donald Trump has filed trademark applications connected to branding for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, which will be commemorated nationwide in 2026.

According to recent filings, DTTM Operations LLC — a firm that manages many of Trump’s trademarks — submitted applications seeking to register designs and branding related to the anniversary. The proposed trademarks reportedly cover a wide range of merchandise, including clothing, drinkware, and tote bags. Some of the designs include Trump’s name incorporated into the branding alongside patriotic imagery.

The filings come as the United States prepares for the country’s 250th anniversary, often referred to as the “Semiquincentennial.” Official national preparations are being coordinated by the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, a bipartisan body that includes former presidents such as George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Trump has separately promoted events tied to the anniversary through his own political and campaign network. Some proposals have included large-scale celebrations and sporting events intended to mark the milestone.

Reaction online has been mixed. Critics argue that attaching personal branding to a national anniversary risks politicizing the celebration, while supporters say such merchandise and events are a way to promote patriotic engagement ahead of the historic date.

Trademark filings do not necessarily mean products will reach the market, but they allow applicants to reserve branding rights if the marks are approved.

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 is expected to bring nationwide celebrations, commemorations, and cultural events across the United States.

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