Trump's Legal Blitz: MAGA Winery Battles Over "45-47" Trademark

In a fiery clash of titans, a California winery is grappling with President Trump over the rights to its MAGA-inspired wine collection. Paul Johnson, the mastermind behind Republican Red Winery in Monterey, has launched his “45-47” series, a cheeky nod to Trump’s dual presidencies, just ahead of the 2024 election.

Johnson unveiled this bold collection in January 2024, featuring wines like the “45-47 Republican Red Special Edition” and a crisp “45-47 Chardonnay.” The labels scream patriotism, with descriptions that declare, “Bold, unapologetic, and all-American, our 45-47 wine collection is a powerhouse, just like the man who inspired it.”

But hold on—Trump’s legal eagles are circling. Companies linked to the former president, including Trump Wine Marks, LLC, have filed a claim with the US Patent and Trademark Office to block Johnson’s trademark for “45-47.” This isn’t just a casual spat; it’s a full-blown trademark war.

In June 2025, Johnson applied for the trademark after spotting a company pushing “45-47 Whiskey.” The Trump camp claims they only recently caught wind of this development. “This is a simple misunderstanding, in my opinion,” Johnson stated. “I created and launched the 45-47 collection in January 2024, 11 months before Trump became our 47th President.”

Trump’s attorneys argue that the “45-47” name could mislead consumers into thinking the wine has Trump’s stamp of approval—ironic considering he famously abstains from alcohol. Johnson recalls a friendly chat with Eric Trump back in October 2024, where Eric had no qualms about the 45-47 bottle. “Since then, obviously, the Trump Organization has filed for many trademarks,” he noted.

Despite the legal tussle, Johnson’s winery boasts an array of other Trump-themed wines like “Drain the Swamp” and “Drill Baby Drill,” alongside a red dubbed “Epic Fury,” inspired by U.S. actions against Iran. “Our support of President Trump is unwavering,” Johnson declared. “We know that he and his family support small businesses like ours that are dedicated to producing American-made products.”

However, selling these wines hasn’t been smooth sailing. Johnson lamented that retail stores refuse to stock his products due to their Republican branding. “The retail stores won’t carry us; they’re afraid that the Libs here in California will come in and make a stink about it,” he told Newsmax.

On the winery’s website, a message proclaims Johnson’s commitment to quality and patriotism in every bottle. “We believe it’s time to restore sanity to the discussion about conservatives and what it means to be Republican,” it reads. “It’s time to give voice to the silent majority.”

As this legal drama unfolds, one thing is clear: the battle for MAGA-themed wine supremacy is just heating up.