The Trump Mobile phone, a $500 device aimed at supporters of former President Donald Trump, has drawn significant criticism following its initial reviews. Reviewers from CNET and NBC highlighted that the phone's design deviates from promotional images, with some stating it resembles an altered iPhone 16 Pro. Patrick Holland from CNET noted that the gold finish varies in appearance, sometimes resembling a urine sample. Additionally, the phone's American flag design was found to have only 11 stripes instead of the standard 13. Reviewers expressed concerns about the phone's technical specifications, including uncertainty regarding the processor and software support. The phone's performance was compared to the HTC U24 Pro 5G, which is manufactured outside the USA. Despite the negative feedback, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien defended the company’s decision to prioritize media reviewers over customers, citing high demand for the product.