📅 21 June 2025 · Capital Insider BD – Tech & Politics
Just when you thought Donald Trump’s merchandise empire had peaked — from gold-plated sneakers to NFT collections — the former U.S. president is back with a new twist: a smartphone. Dubbed the Trump T1, this device blends technology with Trump’s signature branding — yes, it’s gold.
The T1 is more than just a phone; it’s paired with a custom mobile service, Trump Mobile, and a $47.45 monthly subscription named the “47 Plan”, in reference to Trump’s ambitions to become the 47th President of the United States.
Photo: Trump Mobile
📱 The Phone: Big Talk, Modest Specs
Trump touts the T1 as “Made in the USA”, though many skeptics believe it’s more likely assembled in the U.S. than manufactured. Even Apple hasn’t cracked that fully, so the chances for Trump’s brand doing it are slim.
In terms of hardware, the T1 offers:
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A 5,000mAh battery
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A 50MP main camera
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Two secondary 2MP sensors (barely useful)
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Android 15 (but no confirmation on which apps come pre-installed)
Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform, is almost certainly bundled in.
📦 More Symbol Than Smartphone?
While the T1 may attract die-hard supporters and Trump loyalists, it’s unlikely to threaten Apple or Samsung. Critics have labeled it a “golden cash grab”, citing the lack of innovation and transparency around data privacy.
Still, at $500, it’s not cheap — but it could be seen as a wearable badge of political allegiance, more than a serious tech contender.
🗣️ Final Thoughts
The Trump T1 probably won’t disrupt the smartphone market — but it doesn’t need to. In a world where merchandise is political, and politics is merchandised, the T1 is another step in Trump’s ongoing branding blitz.
📢 “America First” — or just another flashy distraction?
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