Trump Mobile, a subsidiary of the Trump Organization, has postponed the release of its gold smartphone originally scheduled for this year.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Trump Mobile, the phone company launched by the Trump Organization, has delayed its planned shipment of a gold smartphone originally scheduled for the end of this year. The company initially promised a $499, US-made smartphone to compete with mainstream devices like Apple and Samsung, but has since lowered its target. Trump Mobile's customer service team stated that the US government shutdown caused delivery delays. The team added that the device is "very likely" not to ship this month. The "T1" device, announced in June, along with its $47.45 monthly plan, is one of several initiatives launched by the Trump family business in response to his return to the White House. (Jinshi)