"…The wireless service plan will apparently start at $47.45 a month — which might sound like an odd number, but the incumbent Republican is the nation’s 47th and 45th president."

"…The move by the Trump Organization may raise ethical questions about the president's involvement in a personal business deal."

"…Trump Mobile is essentially another licensing deal, and features a disclaimer indicating that “Trump Mobile, its products and services are not designed, developed, manufactured, distributed or sold by The Trump Organization or any of their respective affiliates or principals."

"…The real issue, of course, is that no one makes smart phones in the U.S."

"…The whole website feels like it was thrown together by a high-school computer-science student pulling an all-nighter."

"…The Trump Organization is feeling more emboldened now in the second term as it announces a new mobile phone service, despite ongoing ethical concerns."

"…This one seems particularly lazy."

"…The venture will operate through licensing deals that generated over $8m for the president in 2024, according to financial disclosures from Friday."

"…The Trump Organization has announced the launch of a new “all-American” cellular service that will carry the President’s name."

"…The idea that the Trump Organization would be able to stand up a domestic smartphone manufacturing system from scratch in time to deliver a $499 smartphone by August—when it apparently will become available—is seemingly impossible."

"…The Trump Organization announced a $499 gold phone built entirely in the United States and a mobile plan boasting telehealth services as part of an effort to entice the US president’s supporters away from major telecom providers."

"…The Trump Organization on Monday announced the creation of a new wireless service called Trump Mobile that it hopes will rival US telecom providers like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile."

"…The announcement represents another example of the unprecedented line-blurring the president has undertaken by running businesses as he also runs the country."

"…Dubbed Trump Mobile, the network will offer 5G service through "The 47 Plan," a flagship plan available for $47.45 per month — seemingly a nod to the president's first and second terms."

"…Trump still has more name recognition than just about anyone."

"…Trump Mobile is going to change the game, we're building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service."

"…The Trump family said it will launch a mobile phone company, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the U.S. president could mold public policy for personal gain."

"…The Trump Org is licensing its name to a wireless service provider—and a $499 gold-plated smartphone called the T1."

"…The Trump Organization's press release seemed to take a shot at Apple, describing Trump's competing product as "a sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States for customers who expect the best from their mobile carrier.""

"…The Trump family said it will launch a mobile phone company, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the U.S. president could mold public policy for personal gain."

"…It's hard to argue that creating a business relationship like buying cellphone service might not be the best idea when the seller doesn't appear to have their information organized for potential customers."

"…The Trump Organization now has a wireless business, including a mobile phone plan and a $499 gold-hued phone called the T1."

"…The announcement was light on details, including the name of the business partner that will run the service and is licensing the name."

"…It's about time we bring products back to our great country, and it's about time we disrupt this space."

"…Despite taking in millions of dollars each year in various licensing deals and a string of new ventures, the Trump brand has taken a series of hits to its brand over the years."

"…The new plan was met with a lukewarm reception."

"…The Trump Organization on Monday announced Trump Mobile, an American-based cellular network that aims to bring “American values” to the wireless industry."

"…From golden sneakers to golden phones, the Trump clan have managed to turn American politics into the world’s most expensive merchandise catalog."

"…The Trump Organization, run by President Trump's sons Eric and Donald Jr., announced the launch of its very own mobile wireless company, Trump Mobile."

"…The Trump Organization launched a self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone Monday, dubbed Trump Mobile, signaling a new effort to court conservative consumers with a wireless service positioned as an alternative to major telecom providers."