Trump Takes Legal Action Against Pro-Republican Winery Over ‘45-47’ Branding

President Donald Trump attends an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington. (Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lawyers representing Donald Trump have filed a trademark complaint against a pro-Republican winery that sells a variety of products with “45-47” branding, The Daily Mail reported on Thursday.

According to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filings seen by the outlet, the petition was made on behalf of three Trump-affiliated companies — DTTM Operations, CIC Operations and Trump Wine Marks LLC. Lawyers are reportedly seeking to cancel the trademark of three wines sold by the Republican Red Winery in Monterey, California, arguing that they create a “false suggestion of connection” to Trump.

The wines in question are currently available online in an $87 “Big Beautiful Bundle,” which features a Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir labeled with pictures of stars, stripes and eagles. All have the numbers “45” and “47” front and center — a reference to Trump serving as both the 45th and 47th president of the United States.

(Photo: Republican Red Winery)

The trademark filing pits Trump against one of his most vocal supporters. Founded in 2020 by second-generation winegrape grower Paul Johnson, Republican Red Winery is an unabashedly partisan brand, specializing exclusively in products that pay tribute to contemporary politics and American history. Recent releases include an “Epic Fury” wine that nods to US operations in Iran, a “Drain The Swamp” Chardonnay and a “VinoMAHA” available in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Riesling varieties.

The winery’s bottles are only available online, as Johnson claims that distributors and retailers are unwilling to sell a product that’s “unapologetically conservative.” In a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson said that he’s amassed over 80,000 customers since debuting the brand.

“We believe that political discussions should be encouraged at the dinner table, not shunned. The elephant in the room should be embraced, not avoided,” the winery’s website reads. “We believe that Republican Red sparks important conversations. Sharing our genuine shades of red is how we unite the Republican Party and bring undecided voters to the right side!”

Republican Red Winery isn’t the first alcohol maker to sell Trump-branded products — but it did have the unique misfortune of stepping on the toes of an existing venture associated with the president.

In 2011, Eric Trump opened the Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia. Purportedly the largest vineyard in its state, the brand sells a variety of aperitivos, ciders and wines, including a gold-foiled “Presidential Reserve” currently on sale for $245 through its website. Eric Trump was also responsible for the relaunch of Trump Vodka, which opened for pre-orders last December following a 14-year hiatus.