Trump Mobile’s website still says the T1 Phone is ‘American-made’
The Trump Mobile website continues to label the T1 phone as 'American-made' despite previous clarifications that it is only assembled in the U.S. This discrepancy may violate Federal Trade Commission guidelines regarding 'Made in USA' marketing claims.
Why it matters
The report highlights potential regulatory issues regarding consumer protection and truth-in-advertising laws for high-profile political merchandise.
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week . We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. As the phone's supposed launch continues, we noticed its website may be violating FTC rules. When the Trump phone was first announced last June, it was proudly promised to be made in America. Trump Mobile quickly walked back that claim , and now promises only that the T1 is "assembled" in the US. Except… it didn't walk it back everywhere , with one website page still promising that the phone is "American-made," in likely violation of Federal Trade Commission rules. On the Trump Mobile website's "P … Read the full story at The Verge.
While the subject is political, the article focuses on a specific, verifiable regulatory compliance issue rather than partisan rhetoric.
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