Like millions of people around the world, the president of the United States also turns to social media to air his complaints about his service provider.
Donald Trump posted Monday on the social network Truth Social that he was trying to hold a telephone conference with religious leaders across the country, but could not start the call because of technical problems.
“AT&T is totally unable to make their equipment work properly,” the Republican posted. This is the second time it’s happened. It would be good if the AT&T boss, whoever he is, could get involved. There are tens of thousands of people on the line.
Trump then continued with another post in which he said, “AT&T must solve its problems.”
AT&T representatives responded to a release from the White House press secretary in which he shared Trump’s complaints.
“We have contacted the White House and are working to understand and evaluate the situation quickly,” the company said.
AT&T was immediately contacted, according to a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to make public statements. The problem was solved and the call began 20 minutes late.
Trump rarely refrains from posting his complaints on social media, whether directed at foreign dignitaries, the media, officials or telecommunications companies.
The delayed call was not part of his public agenda.
Between 8,000 and 10,000 Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders were on the call, the first of several the White House plans to conduct regularly with religious leaders.
During the call, according to the official, Trump spoke for about 15 minutes and highlighted provisions in his large tax and spending cuts, such as an increase in the child tax credit, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and peace agreements in Africa he negotiated, as well as the pardons he granted to anti-abortion activists.