Former first lady Melania Trump wearing her infamous jacket
(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)Melania Trump is officially trying her hand at the latest crypto craze, NFTs.
The former first lady announced that she will be selling an NFT, which is a non-fungible token, titled "Melania's Vision,” a watercolor of her “cobalt blue” eyes.
This marks her first public endeavor since leaving office almost a year ago.
According to a statement shared by Melania, the image will cost 1 Solana, a cryptocurrency worth about $180 as of Thursday morning.
The NFT is the first digital art to be sold on her newly launched platform.
"I am proud to announce my new NFT endeavor, which embodies my passion for the arts, and will support my ongoing commitment to children through my Be Best initiative," Trump said in the statement.
Excited for this new venture, which combines my passion for art and commitment to helping our Nation’s children fulfill their own unique American Dream. #MelaniaNFT https://t.co/XJN18tMllg pic.twitter.com/wMpmDDsQdp
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) December 16, 2021
Melania said a portion of proceeds from the initial sales will go towards helping children aging out of the foster care system.
"Through this new technology-based platform, we will provide children computer science skills, including programming and software development, to thrive after they age out of the foster community,” reads the statement.
But while her NFT release might come as a shock to many, Melania has always been a walking meme, mostly unintentionally.
And memes sell particularly well in the crypto-space, which is why we’ve rounded up 1 items she should have released as NFTs ... instead of the watercolor of her eyes.
Her signature red Christmas trees
Creepy red trees, Melania probably. #DecorateTheRoomWith pic.twitter.com/5swBNlZWW2
— Dan Levey (@iamdanlevey) April 7, 2021
Christmas - but make it The Handmaid’s Tale.
White Beluga
What is she thinking? pic.twitter.com/rFufrgMb
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) August 10, 2012
Melania Trump: animal psychology expert.
Snow leotard
. @realDonaldTrump "Honey~see you soon!" pic.twitter.com/doPK2e4KbB
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) June 22, 2014
Quick! What’s more horrifying, this or the 2019 version of Cats?
The 'I don't really care do u' jacket
About this “leave kids alone” faux outrage, all I’ll say is: Melania’s husband caged & separated thousands of children, toddlers, & infants and she took a tour of the child cages wearing a “I really don’t care, do you?” message on her jacket. She really doesn’t care. pic.twitter.com/rr7CiYHWND
— Scott Hechinger (@ScottHech) December 5, 2019
Classic Melania. It just doesn’t get any more iconic (and by that we mean disgraceful) than this.
Her Easter pic
Happy Easter! pic.twitter.com/UXnFWYVfod
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) March 27, 2016
Why are all of these creatures horrifying? TBH we’d pay big bucks for that creepy duck alone (and we don’t mean Donald).
We’d call this one...HAIRstory
Many looks! pic.twitter.com/9ZQyTcVy
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) August 21, 2012
Girlboss, gatekeep, and gaslight. The many looks of Melania.
Her medieval trip to the dentist
Dentist time ... 😷 pic.twitter.com/53k51T4O4u
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) April 9, 2013
Is this what the dentist looks like in prison? But seriously, what are the pliers for? You can’t tell me this doesn’t look like something out of a scene in a horror movie.
Her pop art
I ❤ art! pic.twitter.com/8AnHCnUWTW
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) August 8, 2013
Didn’t you know? This is hardly Melania’s first time in the art world, she’s long been an artiste.
Myspace era filtered photo
Getting ready for Friday night out 💎🎉 pic.twitter.com/Jzq4KLPUEG
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 26, 2014
Scratch that, this one belongs in The Louvre.
Hot air balloons
We had colorful & silent visitors in the sky last night...🎈🎈🎈 pic.twitter.com/3NMbYl4aGG
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) July 27, 2013
This one would be titled “Adventure is Out There” signifying Melania’s long-time desire to run far far away from her husband.
