A claim has gone viral on social media that says President Donald Trump has made golden lapel pins depicting his bust mandatory for cabinet members and his loyalists. The claim surfaced with an April 9, 2025, post on Substack by Dean Blundell on Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr wearing the 'Trump golden bust.' However, despite Carr being spotted wearing the golden bust, there is no reports to suggest that it has been made 'mandatory.
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Trump's 'Golden Bust' Pins 'Mandatory' For Loyalists, Cabinet Members? Claim Surfaces

A viral social media claim alleges President Trump has mandated golden lapel pins of his bust for cabinet members and loyalists. The rumor stemmed from an April 9, 2025, Substack post about FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. However, no evidence supports the claim that wearing the pin is mandatory.