The Elusive Trump Mobile: A Golden Promise or a Gilded Mirage?

In the world of tech gadgets, a golden phone promised by Trump Mobile has vanished into thin air. This phone was supposed to be a big deal, with a shiny gold look and a price tag of $500. That's a lot cheaper than the latest iPhones, which cost between $800 and $1, 200. Trump Mobile said it would be ready by August or September last year, but now, it's nowhere to be seen. At first, Trump Mobile said the phone would be "proudly designed and built in the United States. " But then, they changed their tune. Now, they just say it has an "American-proud" design. No one really knows what that means. Experts think the company realized it's tough to make a smartphone in the U. S. for less than $1, 000. Even Apple struggles with this, which is why they make their iPhones in China and India.The release date has also been a moving target. First, they said it would be out by the end of 2025. Now, their website says "later this year. " No one knows for sure. When asked about the delays, Trump Mobile didn't respond. But a customer service rep told a news outlet that the phone would ship in late January, blaming the delay on the government shutdown. Experts aren't surprised the phone is taking so long. "We've always been skeptical about this phone, " said one analyst. "They probably didn't realize how hard it is to build a phone. " In the meantime, Trump Mobile is selling wireless service for $47. 45 a month and refurbished phones from other brands. Maybe they've changed their strategy and decided to focus on that instead.