Privacy phone company picks Nevada for assembly, ditches foreign manufacturing

Trump’s America First agenda delivers for Nevada

By Brittany Sheehan  

Nevada News and Views

Great news for Nevada workers, and it’s happening because President Trump’s America First policies are actually working. A smartphone company called Unplugged just announced they’re setting up shop in the Silver State this fall, moving their phone assembly from Indonesia straight to Nevada.

This isn’t happening by accident. Trump has been pushing companies to bring manufacturing back to America through tough negotiations and pro-business policies. Now we’re seeing real results right here in Nevada.

Why This Shows Trump’s Strategy Works

CEO Joe Weil, a former Apple executive, could have kept building phones overseas where labor is cheap. But Trump’s pressure on the tech industry is changing how these companies think. The president has been especially vocal about companies like Apple, demanding they manufacture more products domestically instead of relying on foreign factories.

Weil told Reuters: “The first step we are approaching is assembly and then phasing in component sourcing,”

That means Nevada workers will start by putting phones together, then the company wants to gradually source more parts locally too. This is exactly the kind of step-by-step approach to bringing supply chains home that Trump has been advocating.

It’s not just Unplugged either. Trump Mobile, a cellular service licensing the president’s brand, is also planning to assemble their debut smartphone in America.

Nevada Benefits from Trump’s Pro-Business Approach

Nevada landed this manufacturing win because the state aligns perfectly with Trump’s vision of American capitalism. No corporate income tax, minimal regulations, and leaders who understand that businesses create jobs, not government bureaucrats.

The Silver State has been smart about this. While blue states like California pile on more regulations and higher taxes, Nevada keeps it simple. Companies like Unplugged can focus on building great products and creating jobs instead of navigating endless red tape.

This smartphone factory will bring skilled manufacturing jobs to Nevada families. These aren’t minimum wage positions either. Phone assembly requires trained workers who understand electronics and quality control. The kind of middle-class jobs that built America’s prosperity.

Fighting Back Against Big Tech Control

Here’s what makes this story even better for conservatives. Unplugged isn’t just bringing jobs to Nevada — they’re building phones that protect Americans from Big Tech surveillance. Their UP Phone comes with built-in tools to block trackers, hide your internet activity, and encrypt your photos.

Think about that. While companies like Google and Facebook make billions selling your personal information to advertisers, this Nevada-based company is building technology that keeps your data private. It’s American manufacturing serving American values of privacy and individual freedom.

The phone costs $989, putting it right in line with other premium devices, but it comes with a year of privacy protection software included. Before switching to a monthly plan, users get real tools to fight back against tech giants who think they own your personal information.

Liberal Critics Still Don’t Get It

Of course, the same industry experts who said Trump’s manufacturing push would never work are still complaining. They keep insisting it’s too expensive to build phones in America, pointing to Asia’s supply chains and cheaper labor costs.

These critics miss the whole point. Yes, it costs more to build things in America. But those higher costs mean American jobs, better quality control, and less dependence on countries that don’t share our values. When you buy a phone made in Nevada instead of Indonesia, you’re supporting American families.

Unplugged found a smart way around the cost problem too. Instead of releasing new models every year like Apple does, they’re building steady batches of the same phone. This keeps costs manageable while still supporting American workers — exactly the kind of innovative thinking Trump’s policies encourage.

More Wins Coming for Nevada

If Trump’s first term taught us anything, it’s that success breeds success. When one company chooses American manufacturing, others follow. Nevada is positioning itself perfectly to capture more of these wins.

The state’s business-friendly environment makes it a natural choice for companies looking to escape overseas dependence. With Trump back in office and pushing even harder for domestic manufacturing, Nevada could become a real tech hub.

Unplugged plans to gradually move more of their supply chain to America, not just final assembly. That could mean supplier opportunities for other Nevada businesses and even more good-paying jobs for working families.

What Nevada Conservatives Can Do

Support companies that choose America First, especially when they’re manufacturing right here in Nevada. When you need a new phone, consider the UP Phone or other devices made locally instead of sending your money overseas.

Keep supporting politicians who maintain Nevada’s business-friendly climate. The low taxes and minimal regulations that attracted Unplugged don’t happen automatically. They require leaders who understand that prosperity comes from private enterprise, not government programs.

Tell your representatives that you back Trump’s manufacturing agenda. The business-friendly policies and negotiations that make wins like this possible need congressional support from both parties.

Tell friends and family about Nevada-made products. Every purchase is a vote for American workers over foreign factories. Every job created here makes our communities stronger and our country more independent.

Trump promised to bring manufacturing back to America, and companies like Unplugged prove he’s delivering. Nevada is smart to position itself as a leader in this manufacturing renaissance. This is what winning looks like.

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Brittany Sheehan is a Las Vegas-based mother, policy advocate and grassroots leader. She is active in local politics, successful in campaign work and passionate about liberty.