Trump is selling mobile phones and services But will that be enough to fix America's problems?

From candles to baseball caps, from shot glasses to golf clothing, now Donald Trump, in addition to being the President of the United States, has decided to venture into the telecommunications industry. On the tenth anniversary of his father’s first presidential campaign, Monday, at Trump Tower in Manhattan, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump announced the launch of T1 Mobile, a 'revolutionary' mobile service for «the hardest-working people in the nation». «I’m incredibly excited to enter this new digital space. American workers deserve an affordable wireless service that reflects their values and offers reliable quality they can count on. We are especially proud to offer free international calls to our military and their families — because those serving overseas should always be able to stay connected to their loved ones back home,» said Eric Trump, EVP of The Trump Organization, during the press conference. Trump Mobile will offer the 47 Plan, available at $47.45 per month. Even the numbers here aren’t left to chance. Donald Trump was the 45th and is currently the 47th President of the United States of America, but obviously, narcissism has nothing to do with it. In any case, subscribers, among various benefits, will have access to virtual medical assistance, mental health support, and easy prescription drug delivery. All for Americans. «We are building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service,» emphasized Trump Jr.

The ambitions are high, and so the Trumps have decided not to stop there. The phone network service will be accompanied by the T1 Phone, «a sleek and golden smartphone» they noted, almost implying their own uncanny resemblance. «Proudly designed and built in the United States» which, considering the amount of tariffs imposed by the President himself on other countries, should be rather obvious. But is it really? Can a smartphone entirely designed and built in the United States cost only $499? Keeping in mind that none of the world’s major phone manufacturers — Apple included — have managed such a feat, speculation quickly began. The very first to question this was the blog AppleInsider, which at first called it a ‘low blow’ to the tech giant by emphasizing their ‘Designed and built in the USA’ versus ‘Designed by Apple in California’, and then delved into the real possibility that such an advanced phone at such a low price might not actually be made within American borders.

The blog, in fact, immediately shows an X post by analyst Max Weinbach, who points out how the T1’s features are surprisingly familiar. The Trump Phone appears to be almost a copy of T-Mobile’s REVVL 7 Pro 5G from the company Wingtech, owned by Chinese manufacturer Luxshare, entirely built in China and with a market price of $250. According to AppleInsider, even if the T1 may have been conceived in the U.S., it certainly could not have been designed, let alone assembled, there. But the real question is, how many Americans will be walking the streets next September with their brand-new golden smartphones branded Donald Trump?