Cost was another concern. According to Trump, the standard pens could cost as much as $1,000 each, a problem when dozens are handed out during signings. “These kids are getting a pen for $1,000 apiece, and they don’t know what it is,” he remarked, describing how they’re often distributed to attendees, including children.
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