WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump encountered technical issues during a scheduled conference call with faith leaders nationwide on Monday afternoon. He took to social media platform Truth Social to voice his frustrations about connectivity problems attributed to AT&T, the telecommunications provider.
In a pair of posts, Trump highlighted the difficulties he faced, stating that this was the second time such issues had disrupted his communications. “If the Boss of AT&T, whoever that may be, could get involved — it would be good,” he wrote, mentioning that tens of thousands were attempting to join the call. He later urged the company to “get its act together.”
AT&T responded promptly to the concerns raised by the President. A spokesperson said they had reached out to the White House to understand the circumstances surrounding the disruption. A White House official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the matter was addressed, allowing the call to commence about 20 minutes behind schedule.
In their follow-up, AT&T clarified that the delay was caused by issues with the conference platform rather than their network. They expressed commitment to investigating the root cause to prevent future disruptions.
Trump is no stranger to airing grievances on social media, often targeting various entities, from international leaders to news organizations. Although the call’s details were not included in his official public schedule, it reportedly included 8,000 to 10,000 leaders from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities. This discussion marked the beginning of a series of planned engagements the White House aims to hold with religious leaders.
During his 15-minute address, Trump discussed notable accomplishments from his administration, including enhancements to the child tax credit, a ceasefire agreement involving Israel and Iran, various peace efforts in Africa, and pardons granted to anti-abortion activists.
This call reflects the administration’s ongoing outreach to faith communities, underlining the importance of such alliances as the President navigates his policy initiatives.