- Trump Mobile, a new wireless venture from the Trump family, launched with a $499 gold smartphone and bundled lifestyle services.
- Key business details, including financial terms and manufacturing partners, remain undisclosed.
- Trump’s 2024 financial disclosures show $600M+ in income, raising ongoing concerns about profiting from the presidency.
The Trump family has rolled out a new business venture, this time launching “Trump Mobile,” a U.S.-based wireless service and smartphone brand. Announced at Trump Tower, the mobile service will piggyback on the networks of the three major U.S. carriers and offer a bundled subscription model with features like telemedicine, global texting, and even roadside assistance. Donald Trump Jr. described the initiative as an all-in-one lifestyle offering, capped off with a gold-colored smartphone, priced at $499 and said to be built in the U.S.
Unclear Partners, Big Promises
While the product was unveiled with flashy language, key details remain murky. The identity of the Trump family’s business partner and the financial arrangements behind the licensing deal weren’t revealed. Additionally, experts are skeptical about the claim of building a U.S.-made smartphone at that price, given the lack of manufacturing infrastructure and higher costs stateside. Trump Jr. insisted the product would be sleek, functional, and domestically designed, though questions persist.
Wealth Building Continues Under the Trump Name
Despite Trump’s claims of separating from his business interests, financial disclosures tell a different story. The president reported $600 million in income in 2024 from ventures like golf courses, crypto projects, and licensing deals.
Since then, the Trump family’s crypto projects alone have generated hundreds of millions more. Critics argue Trump continues to use the presidency as a personal wealth generator, with Harvard’s Lawrence Lessig pointing to ventures like Trump Mobile as prime examples.
