In 2004, Fernando Escovar, a Hollywood entrepreneur, bought the domain TrumpTV.com for $10. Now it could be worth millions.
“I totally forgot I owned it,” Escovar told TheWrap. “Then, all of a sudden, traffic began to go crazy and I realized what was going on.”
Speculation about a possible Trump network reached fever pitch in recent weeks after several news articles indicated Trump’s inner circle is looking for a way to leverage his support into a new media platform.
In October, the Financial Times reported that Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, had informally approached one of the media industry’s top dealmakers about the setting up a Trump network after the presidential election is over.
While Trump could pick any number of names for a possible TV network, it seems Trump TV is the most obvious choice. Trump has even used the hashtag #TrumpTV on social media.
Earlier this week, the Trump campaign began airing its version of a new nightly news program through Facebook Live.
Ironically, Escovar’s initial interest in the URL had nothing to do with the celebrity reality show host. Escovar, who owns several entertainment sites including FabTV.com, also has a few card-game websites.
“Trump is a term used in Bridge,” Escovar said. “I wasn’t even thinking of Donald Trump.”
Escovar, who has met the GOP nominee several times during red carpet events, says he has not yet heard from Trump’s camp. But, just in case, he already has a price tag in mind: $3 million.
“I’ve sold a bunch of domains over the years and so I know how much they’re worth,” he said.
If for whatever reason Trump decides not to buy the URL, Escovar says he’ll just keep it… and the new-found traffic courtesy of Donald Trump.
“We’ve seen our traffic go from about 150,000 people to 1.3 million in just the last couple of weeks,” Escovar said laughing. “It’s all so random.”
Asked who he would vote for in November, Escovar said he was leaning towards Hillary Clinton.
“She knows the ins and outs of politics,” he said. “And I like the idea of a first woman president.”
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"I think Trump, no matter what anybody thinks of him, is doing a good job at trying to get these states — and all of the American people — what they need," Dennis Quaid told the Daily Beast in April 2020.
Comedian Roseanne Barr tweeted a picture of herself wearing a "Trump 2020" baseball cap with the caption, "2020 vision."
Former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" Kristy Swanson in March tweeted, "An honor to meet you Mr. President."
Former NFL great Hershel Walker spoke at the RNC in August and tweeted, "TRUMP PENCE 2020"
"Thank you for being the best President ever," tweeted Diamond and Silk.
Mariano Rivera, the Former Yankee pitcher who was awarded the Medal of Freedom from the President in 2019 said, "He's doing the best for the United States."
"Phenomenal President. Quite possibly the USA," tweeted UFC fighter Conor McGregor back in January. "Most certainly one of them anyway, as he sits atop the shoulders of many amazing giants that came before him."
"We're on the very front end of this right now, and I feel comfortable and confident that because of strong leadership," said Elisabeth Hasselbeck on "The View" in March supporting the President's coronavirus response.
Former "Entertainment Tonight" anchor Mary Hart hosted the President's controversial July 4th celebration at Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota back in July.
"He is literally going to go down in history as one of our greatest Presidents," said "Pawn Stars" Rick Harrison at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February.
NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie sported a "Trump 2020" on his car at NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, back in July.
UFC fighter Colby Covington recently supported the President on his Instagram saying, "Had a tremendous time yesterday with @erictrump & @carlos_e_gavidia at the MAGA Boat Parade in Miami!"
“All I gotta say is Trump 2020, bitch. Fuck I look like paying an extra 33 in taxes for Biden," rapper Lil Pump said on his Instagram story in October 2020.
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Golf legend Jack Nicklaus in a statement on his Twitter "strongly recommend(s) you consider Donald J. Trump for another four years. I certainly have and have already cast my vote for him!"
Lil Wayne shocked fans on Oct. 29 when he tweeted a photo of himself with President Trump. He captioned the pic by saying that "besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership."
NFL Legend Brett Favre tweeted, "In this election, we have freedom of choice, which all should respect. For me & these principles, my Vote is for @RealDonaldTrump."
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With time running out for the President to gain Joe Biden in the polls, here are 34 of Trump's celebrity fans rooting for the President to win a second term.