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Trump’s Love Affair With the Landline As Photo Reveals Gold Phone

Trump’s Love Affair With the Landline As Photo Reveals Gold Phone

Summary

President Donald Trump showed a new gold-colored desk phone in the Oval Office, which appears to be a customized Cisco business phone. The phone features gold trim, presidential symbols, and references to his two terms as president. This new phone fits with other gold-themed items in the Oval Office and comes alongside the familiar red button that summons a White House valet.

Key Facts

  • President Trump displayed a new gold desk phone in the Oval Office this week.
  • The phone is heavily customized with gold trim, the presidential seal, Trump's name, and the numbers "45" and "47" for his two terms.
  • The phone looks similar to Cisco's 8851 business phone, a model used in Trump's first term.
  • Cisco is reported to be the manufacturer after investigation by a Reuters correspondent.
  • The Oval Office has two desk phones, a setup consistent with previous administrations for different communication needs.
  • A nearby small wooden box with a red button, which summons a valet with a Diet Coke, was also visible.
  • The red button was removed during President Biden’s term but returned after Trump’s inauguration.
  • The gold phone adds to Trump’s known preference for gold-colored and branded items, such as the Trump Mobile gold smartphone.
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