A Rhode Island couple received a Trump watch that says “Rump” instead. Tim Petit, a Rhode Island resident, bought the $640 Donald Trump-branded watch as a limited-edition gift for his wife. According to Fox 5, the watch was one of just 250 made, and Tim heard about the collectible piece during a radio ad featuring Trump himself.
He visited GetTrumpWatches.com, selected the Pink Inauguration First Lady model, and placed the order expecting quality, class, and presidential pride. But when the watch arrived, his wife, Melanie Petit, spotted the issue immediately.“I noticed it right away,” she said. “The T is missing. It just says R-U-M-P.”
Trump Watch Typo Goes Viral: How Did “Rump” Get Through Quality Control?
According to the couple, the typo wasn’t just a disappointment—it was emotional. Tim shared that he bought the watch with the intention of making it a meaningful gift, not a viral joke.
“I wanted it to be a special thing for her,” he told Fox 5. “We expected it would carry the integrity of the president of the United States and good follow-through.”
But the watch said otherwise. The face of the product proudly reads “Rump”, raising questions about how a high-priced, “officially licensed” product could make it through production and shipping without anyone catching the error. The website claims its products are “official watches of President Trump”, but it also includes fine print stating the brand is not affiliated with Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, or any campaign. Instead, the site admits to merely licensing the name and likeness.
After the mishap, the company reached out to the Petits and offered them an $800 coupon along with a replacement watch. But for the couple, the damage was already done. Tim Petit didn’t hold back when asked how he felt about the incident. “They should apologize for making my wife cry,” he said. He believes the company should do more than offer a discount—it should also fix oversights in its licensing and quality control departments.
Rhode Island Couple Receives Trump Watch That Says “Rump”—And They Want Answers
The viral moment where a Rhode Island couple receives a Trump watch that says “Rump” might sound like a comedy sketch, but for Tim and Melanie Petit, it was anything but funny. While the company offered a replacement and a discount, the couple’s trust—and the emotional weight of the gift—may not be as easy to fix. As branded merchandise becomes more common in politics, so does the expectation that these products live up to the names they represent.