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Trump Launches $499 Smartphone Amid G7 Tensions

6/17/2025

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President Donald Trump recently unveiled a $499 Trump-branded smartphone, despite claiming he doesn't "believe in telephones." This announcement followed his return from the G7 summit, where tensions between Israel and Iran loomed large. The gold smartphone, running on Android, may feature components sourced from China, with pre-orders now open.

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President Donald Trump recently unveiled a $499 Trump-branded smartphone, despite claiming he doesn't "believe in telephones." This announcement followed his return from the G7 summit, where tensions between Israel and Iran loomed large. The gold smartphone, running on Android, may feature components sourced from China, with pre-orders now open.