Latest / Fresh Intelligence / 'Shouldn't This be Called ICE?': Barron Trump's $1Million Beverage Business Already Being Brutally Trolled Before Release Date
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Baron Trump's one million-dollar's beverage business, Solos Yerba made, his facing harsh online criticism ahead of its May 2026 launch.
- 0:25[SPEAKER_00]: The 20-year-old is a director of this caffeinated herbal tea, popular in several South American countries, including Paraguay and Brazil.
- 0:33[SPEAKER_00]: The company recently showcased its production process in a video on its Instagram account, prompting mixed reactions.
- 0:39[SPEAKER_00]: Critics have taken to social media, deriding the drink as a form of cultural appropriation.
- 0:43[SPEAKER_00]: Comments included remarks like, the official drink of Magafrat Boa, the World Over.
- 0:48[SPEAKER_00]: All pasts and others questioning the company's name, suggesting it reflects contradictory elements of Trump's policies.
- 0:55[SPEAKER_00]: Given Trump's policies, shouldn't this be called Isor White or Something?
- 0:59[SPEAKER_00]: One-user quipped.
- 1:00[SPEAKER_00]: The name solos reportedly draws from barrens upbringing in Palm Beach, Florida, with his parents, Malania and Donald Trump.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: Business registration documents reveal that barren and foreothers are listed as directors.
- 1:12[SPEAKER_00]: This venture has drawn scrutiny due to the family's political ties.
- 1:15[SPEAKER_00]: Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Fund, noted that the Trump family's business endeavors potentially influence the president, while one critic suggested barrens role as part of a family grift.
- 1:26[SPEAKER_00]: Beyond business, many critics express concern about Baron's future, particularly with the announcement of a military draft for young men starting December 1, 2021.
- 1:34[SPEAKER_00]: The last military draft ended in 1973, yet calls for Baron to serve have emerged online.
- 1:42[SPEAKER_00]: One user questioned, are they going to draft President Trump's son, Baron Trump?
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: Baron's mother, Melania Trump, spoke to Fox Business, defending her son and emphasizing the importance of parental support.
- 1:54[SPEAKER_00]: You need to be there for a child non-stop.
- 1:56[SPEAKER_00]: Especially at that age, she stated, proudly noting Baron studies at Stern School of Business.
- 2:02[SPEAKER_01]: However, her comments on parenting have sparked backlash with some labeling her a helicopter pair.