Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made
Briefly

Doubts have emerged regarding the Trump Organization's planned smartphone, with experts suggesting it would be 'virtually impossible' to manufacture entirely in the U.S. Concerns have been raised over the ethics of this venture, seen as another way for President Trump to profit during his presidency. The phone is priced at $499 and accompanied by a mobile service, shedding light on potential conflicts of interest. Critics question the legitimacy of the 'built in the United States' assertion as no manufacturer has been disclosed, contradicting Trump's claims and vision for future production.
One industry analyst... said it would be 'virtually impossible' for the gold-coloured handset to be built in the United States.
'It's unbelievable that the Trump family has created yet another way for President Trump to personally profit while in office,' said Meghan Faulkner.
Eric Trump said on 'The Benny Show' podcast that 'Eventually, all the phones can be built in the United States of America', implying partial manufacturing.
Technology experts have questioned what the Trump Organization's 'built in the United States' claim about its handsets means.
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