Has Ben Carson endorsed or launched any commercial products after his political career?

1. What the record in these sources actually shows: politics and public roles, not product launches

The material available focuses on Ben Carson’s political endorsements and public offices — for example, his endorsement of Donald Trump in 2016 and again in the 2024 cycle ^{[5] [2] [6]} — and on later appointments and profiles ^{[4] [7]}. Ballotpedia and Wikipedia entries referenced list political activity and biographical details but do not list any commercial brands or product lines launched or endorsed by Carson after his time in elected or appointed office ^{[8] [3] [4]}.

2. Explicit debunking of fake product endorsements

Fact‑checking reporting from AFP shows social‑media and Facebook ads that used images and claims to allege Carson “discovered” natural cures or endorsed unproven treatments were fraudulent; AFP reports a spokesperson from Carson’s nonprofit said, “Dr Carson has given no such endorsement” ^[1]. That is direct refutation in the available sources of at least one category of purported commercial/medical endorsement attributed to him ^[1].

3. Where the sources are silent — important caveat

The assembled sources do not present a comprehensive commercial history or a business‑endorsement ledger for Carson; they mainly cover political endorsements, government roles, and a specific fact‑check of fake medical endorsements ^{[8] [2] [7] [4] [1]}. Therefore, statements about the absence of any and all product endorsements beyond what is documented should be framed cautiously: the provided reporting does not mention a bona fide post‑political commercial product launch or legitimate paid endorsement (not found in current reporting).

4. Competing perspectives and potential motives in the record

The AFP fact check frames the fake‑ad phenomenon as part of a broader pattern of fraudulent ads exploiting celebrity images to sell treatments, and cites Carson’s nonprofit denial ^[1]. Political coverage — for instance of his continued endorsements for Trump and roles in Republican policy circles — signals Carson remains a public political figure whose name can be attractive to marketers or political actors ^{[2] [6] [7]}. Those two dynamics together create an environment where fake or misleading commercial claims could proliferate; AFP’s article points to that incentive structure ^[1].

5. Notable documented post‑political activities in these sources (context for influence, not commerce)

The sources show Carson stayed active in conservative politics after his cabinet service: endorsing Trump in 2016 and 2024 cycles ^{[5] [2]}, speaking in public forums and media interviews ^[9], and — in later reporting beyond the immediate timeframe of most items — being named to roles described as advisory to governmental bodies ^[7]. Those roles and activities can sustain name recognition that could be monetized, but the provided sources do not document any commercial product deals tied to his name ^{[2] [7] [9]}.

6. Bottom line and how to follow up responsibly

Based on the provided reporting, there is no verified instance cited here of Ben Carson launching or formally endorsing a commercial product after his political career; available sources explicitly identify and debunk fabricated medical endorsements and otherwise emphasize his political/public service activity ^{[1] [2] [3]}. If you want a definitive, up‑to‑date list of commercial endorsements or trademarked products tied to Carson, further research should include business filings, trademark databases, press releases from companies and Carson’s own organizations (not found in current reporting), and direct statements from his office or spokespeople.