Trump Mobile
Donald Trump’s latest business venture, a branded cell phone and wireless plan dubbed “Trump Mobile,” sparked swift backlash Monday, with critics accusing the president of exploiting his supporters for personal gain.
Trump Mobile launched on Monday, promoting a $47.45 monthly plan called “The 47 Plan.”
The plan promises unlimited talk, text, and 20GB of high-speed data. The plan also offers international calling, U.S.-based customer service, roadside assistance, device protection, and access to 24/7 telehealth and prescription discounts.
The company also unveiled a gold-colored T1 phone for $499, touting it as “Made in America.” However, skeptics quickly blasted the Trump family’s latest business venture.
“This Trump T1 phone being ‘Made in the USA’ sounds fishy,” said tech analyst Lance Ulanoff. “There’s just one company that builds phones in the U.S., Purism, and the specs don’t match. Even if this is assembled somewhere in Trump Castle, the components are almost certainly sourced globally.”
Online reaction was swift and scathing. “Another Trump scam,” one user wrote on X. “This time, he’s draining his
Another critic accused Trump of grifting his followers with a scheme to market a likely foreign-made device, sign up customers, and eventually sell the subscriber list to a larger carrier.
“Here’s the way the scam works,” the user wrote, outlining a five-step strategy to “get rich and laugh at the gullible morons.”
Other skeptics did not hold back:
A statement on the Trump Mobile website promises “nationwide coverage,” a “mental health and wellness benefit,” and a prescription discount program.
The startup says of its service, “At Trump Mobile, we believe wireless service should reflect American values — simple, honest, and built for hardworking people. We’re here to put freedom and fairness back in your hands with reliable coverage, no-nonsense pricing, and customer support that treats you like family. With TrumpSM Mobile, you don’t just get a phone plan — you get service powered by American pride, freedom, and integrity.”