Trump Loyalist Sports 'Troubling' Trump Golden Bust Lapel Pin: 'Makes It Easier to Recognize Cult Members'

A golden lapel pin depicting Donald Trump's bust worn by a top federal official has sparked controversy and online speculation, with critics calling it a disturbing symbol of loyalty.

On April 9, 2025, Canadian media personality Dean Blundell published a post on Substack highlighting that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr had been spotted wearing a gold-plated lapel pin featuring Donald Trump's face, according to Times Now News.

Blundell compared the pin to loyalty symbols used by authoritarian regimes, such as Mao-era China, and alleged that Trump's inner circle was being pressured to abandon traditional government insignia—like congressional or Senate pins—in favor of this personalized tribute.

The post quickly went viral on social media, fueling rumors that the pin had been mandated by the Trump administration as a "loyalty test."

"Makes it so much easier to recognize cult members," @DaleMoorhouse2 user wrote. "So, instead of wearing an American flag pin, he's chosen an image of Trump styled like Caesar on a Roman coin. That's not troubling or symbolic at all," another tweeted.

Despite the online uproar, there is no concrete evidence to support claims that wearing the Trump bust pin is mandatory for cabinet members or political allies. The $12.95 pin appears to be available for public purchase and may simply reflect personal allegiance.

The White House later released a statement saying, "Obviously, we did not order officials to wear this pin. If they choose to wear one, it is to show support for the greatest President in history," according to Snopes.

Carr, a Trump appointee and known loyalist, has not publicly commented on why he wore the pin, though he did reshare Johnson's post on X praising his "fit".