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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Bernadette B. Tixon

POTUS Branded Watch Spells 'Rump' Instead of 'Trump,' Leaving a MAGA Supporter's Wife in Tears

President Donald Trump wearing the 'Red Beauty' Trump Watch; Rhode Island couple’s £490 watch mix-up goes viral — husband’s gift meant to be treasured arrives branded ‘Rump’ instead of ‘Trump.’ (Credit: Screenshot/gettrumpwatches.com)

A Rhode Island husband meant to give his wife something she'd treasure. Instead, what arrived in the post was a $620 (approx £490) limited-edition watch bearing not the name of the president, but the word 'Rump.'

Tim Petit had purchased the pink 'Inauguration First Lady' model from GetTrumpWatches.com after coming across a Newsmax advertisement featuring President Donald Trump, who told viewers the watch could be worn 'proudly on your wrist' and that 'everyone will know exactly what it's for, who it's for, and who it represents.' When the package arrived, his wife Melanie spotted the error immediately. 'The T is missing. It just says R-U-M-P,' Melanie said.

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