Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing
Trump Mobile, a company launched by Donald Trump's sons, has faced criticism for failing to deliver its 'Made in the USA' T1 smartphone on time. Customers report that key manufacturing and design details have shifted repeatedly since the company's launch in 2025.
Why it matters
The situation raises questions about consumer protection and the transparency of business ventures linked to high-profile political figures.
Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing Close When Trump Mobile was launched by US President Donald Trump's eldest sons in the summer of 2025, the company advertised that a "T1" smartphone would be built in the US and shipped to customers within months.
Over the last year, key details about the phone's manufacture, design and delivery date have changed, and some customers are still waiting for their phones - as Thomas Copeland explains.
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