Melania Trump is accused of “profiting from dead veterans” by selling a new necklace: “Shame on you”

Melania Trump is being criticized for allegedly trying to make money off deceased veterans by promoting a patriotic-themed pendant on social media. Melania reposted an ad from the USA Memorabilia Fortitude collection on Instagram.

The necklace pair can be purchased on the website. The necklaces are offered in two styles, Bravery and Liberty.

The Bravery necklace features an engraved soldier and the US flag and is available in gold and stainless steel. The Liberty necklace is made from the same materials. They cost $125 (£98) for the stainless steel variant and $175 (£137) for the gold-plated version.

“The Fortitude Collection celebrates our soldiers, our nation and our freedom,” says a statement on the USA Memorabilia website, which notes that the designs “can be personalized with names, initials, important dates and symbols to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.”

“BE ASHAMED that you profit from dead veterans”

Many have criticized the former first lady’s Instagram post. One user commented, “Melanie you stole Michelle Obama’s speech, you destroyed the beautiful rose garden, you complained about having to work as the First Wife and you didn’t even want to decorate the White House. Now you want to steal the money from veterans and people who think these crappy necklaces are good value for money. TEMU IS BETTER.” “Taking advantage of our dead veterans, disgusting. And not a dime will go to real charities. If that was the case you guys would be taking most of the money,” one user said, while another wrote, “$0 for veterans. A family of scammers taking advantage of the rednecks.”

“This is beyond reprehensible. My father and uncle fought in WWII. They fought for democracy – the very thing your crook family is trying so hard to destroy!” said one user, while another wrote: “Melania Trump, SHAME ON YOU for profiting off dead veterans. Sneakers, Bibles and now this.”