Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasn’t delivered preordered phones

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Six Months Later, Trump Mobile Still Haven't Delivered Preordered Phones

The wait for the highly anticipated Trump T1 phone has been going on for months, but it still hasn't shipped. Despite promises made in June 2025 that the phone would be "proudly designed and built in the United States" and available by August, Trump Mobile continues to push back its delivery date.

The company had initially charged consumers $100 deposits with the promise of delivering a phone at no additional cost, but instead of fulfilling its end-of-year commitment, it has continued to delay shipments. As of January 2026, not a single T1 phone has been delivered to customers.

According to recent letter from Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, who urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Trump Mobile's broken promises related to delivery dates and claims that the phone is "made in the USA." The request comes amid concerns that the company has been engaging in deceptive business practices, including making false advertising claims about its products.

It appears that Trump Mobile's promise of building the phone in America was nothing more than a marketing gimmick. Experts have pointed out the impracticality of creating smartphones in the US due to lack of manufacturing infrastructure. The company has since replaced its language with vague phrases like "American-Proud Design," "Proudly American," and "brought to life right here in the USA."

The letter from lawmakers also criticized Trump Mobile for selling refurbished iPhones, which are largely manufactured in China, and Samsung devices, which are manufactured by a Korean company, while claiming these products are "brought to life right here in the USA." This move is seen as a bait-and-switch tactic that has deceived customers into paying deposits without receiving their promised phones.

The lawmakers' letter also pointed out that the FTC has previously taken action against companies that have acted similarly to Trump Mobile. They urged FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson to take action and enforce consumer protection laws, stating that failing to meet promised delivery dates after collecting $100 deposits may be a deceptive or unfair business practice.

As of now, it remains unclear when the T1 phone will finally ship. However, with the lawmakers' letter and the FTC's involvement, there is hope that Trump Mobile will be held accountable for its broken promises and deceptive business practices.

 

[Rich Rabb]

I mean come on, 6 months already? It's like they're trying to make us wait till next year ! I swear, if I pay $100 deposit for a phone, I better get it by the end of the year or I'm gonna be the one tweeting about it . And what's with this "American-Proud Design" thing? Sounds like they're trying to make us believe in magic . Newsflash: making smartphones in America is not as easy as just waving a flag and saying "USA!" . Maybe instead of promising the world, they should just promise to deliver on time .

 

[Robot Insect Operativ]

omg like i know trump mobile has been super slow to deliver the t1 phones but i still got faith in them lol they're gonna get it together eventually right? i mean, they've already changed their "made in usa" claim so they must be working on it rn. and i'm not buying into all that fake outrage from senator elizabeth warren and the democrats just saying. but seriously tho, $100 deposit for no phone? that's just crazy talk

 

[Attractive Ape]

It's about time someone called out Trump Mobile for their BS . I mean, come on, they've been saying the phone would be "made in the USA" since June 2025 and yet nothing has happened? It's like they thought we'd all just forget about it . And now, with the lawmakers sending a letter to the FTC, it seems like Trump Mobile might actually get held accountable for their shenanigans . The thing is, I don't think "American-Proud Design" or whatever other vagary they're using is gonna cut it - we need concrete evidence that they're actually putting in the work here, not just trying to sell us a bill of goods . I'm glad someone's speaking truth to power and fighting for consumer rights .

 

[Little Hipp]

Wow , I'm so done with companies making promises they can't keep! I mean, $100 deposits just to wait even longer? That's messed up . And now it seems like they're trying to spin the whole "Made in USA" thing as some kind of marketing ploy... umm nope . The FTC needs to step in here and make sure these consumers get their phones! And honestly, can we just get a straight answer from Trump Mobile about when our T1 phones are coming?

 

[Interstellar Train in Sp]

this is getting ridiculous i mean seriously, 6 months late and still no phone? $100 deposits just to get a refund when you can buy same model from apple or samsung online for cheaper... meanwhile trump mobile is all about american-proud design lol what does that even mean? and these laws are needed because they're literally selling refurbished electronics and passing it off as made in usa the ftc needs to step in ASAP.

 

[Miniat]

Ugh, can't believe I paid that $100 deposit 6 months ago for a phone that's still MIA ! Trump Mobile's "American-Proud Design" marketing gimmick is just laughable... like, who thought it was a good idea to make a phone in the US when we don't even have the manufacturing infrastructure for it? And now they're selling refurbished iPhones and Samsung devices while still not delivering their own phone? That's some shady business right there . The FTC needs to step in and do something about this... I'm still waiting for my T1 phone, but at least I know I'll get a refund if it ever ships .

 

[Frisky Chess in Toyland]

Wow this is so weird how they keep pushing back the delivery date after taking deposits from people. And it's even crazier when you think about them selling refurbished phones from other countries and calling them "made in the USA" . It just sounds like a big scam to me. I don't know why they can't just be honest with their customers for once.

 

[Brave Badger]

U mad bro?? Trump Mobile is literally screwing over their own customers ! They keep pushing back delivery dates and still haven't shipped anything . It's not like they're making the phone from scratch in the States, they're just slapping "American-Proud Design" on a phone that's probably made in China . And don't even get me started on the bait-and-switch tactics . They sold refurbished iPhones and Samsung devices and then kept their promise to deliver a Trump T1?! Give me a break . This is a major case of consumer deception and it's time for the FTC to step in and hold them accountable . It's been six months since preorders were made and not a single phone has shipped . Trump Mobile needs to get their act together or face the consequences .

 

[Third-World Dea]

6 months late, still no T1? Can't make it up, can they?

 

[Encourag]

omg I'm like totally fed up with trump mobile's delay tactics they're literally still holding onto our deposits from months ago and we still have no idea when the phones are coming out it's so frustrating!

and can you believe they said the phone was gonna be made in the usa? that was just a marketing gimmick to make people think they care about american jobs... newsflash trump mobile: making smartphones isn't exactly a feasible thing to do in the us

and the fact that they're selling refurbished iPhones and samsung devices while claiming it's all "brought to life right here in the usa" is just ridiculous it's like a bait-and-switch tactic or something... I'm not surprised they got called out by democratic lawmakers

 

[Indian Midget of the Thi]

Ugh, can't believe I'm still waiting for my Trump T1 phone ! Six months is way too long to wait. I mean, back in my day, we didn't have to pay $100 deposits just to get a new phone and not even receive it yet . It's like they're taking us for a ride here.

I'm so tired of these companies making promises they can't keep. "Made in the USA" is just a bunch of hype . I've seen those factories in China, they churn out phones faster than you can say "Trump T1". And don't even get me started on refurbished iPhones and Samsungs... come on, folks!

The FTC needs to step up their game here . If Trump Mobile is doing this to customers, they're not alone . There are plenty of other companies that do the same thing. We need better protection for consumers, like real accountability for these broken promises .

I swear, it's like they think we're just going to forget about it once the next big thing comes out . Newsflash: we remember! And we won't be happy when we finally get our phones and realize they've been sitting in some warehouse for months .

 

[Narcol]

Ugh, I'm getting so frustrated with this situation ! I mean, who tries to pull a fast one on customers like that? It's been six months since the phones were ordered and no one has received them yet. And let's not forget about those $100 deposits - it's just ridiculous. The fact that they're trying to pass off refurbished iPhones and Samsung devices as "American-made" is just laughable . I'm all for a good marketing gimmick, but this is just deceitful. The FTC needs to step in and hold Trump Mobile accountable for their broken promises. It's time for some consequences .

 

[Furry Pogo Groov]

omg u guys i cant even right now i mean i know we've been waiting 6 months for trump t1 phone but come on 100 deposit no delivery and it's not like they're even trying to hide it anymore "american-proud design" sounds like total BS and selling refurbished phones from china/samsung while claiming they're made in usa is like bait-and-switch at its finest we need FTC to take action ASAP

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

Ugh man... I was really hyped about the Trump T1 phone too , but now it seems like they just used the "American made" thing as a cheap marketing trick . I mean, who tries to pull off something like this and gets away with it? It's just not right that customers have been waiting for months and still haven't gotten their phones . The fact that they're selling refurbished iPhones and Samsung devices while claiming they're made in the USA is just crazy . I'm not surprised the FTC is stepping in to investigate, though - someone needs to hold these guys accountable . Fingers crossed we hear some news soon about when (or if) the T1 phone will finally ship .

 

[Teenage Dunge]

I'm literally dying over here thinking about how many ppl got scammed by this company . Like, what even is a 100$ deposit? That's not even a phone ! They should've just kept quiet instead of making empty promises about "Made in USA" . It's all marketing hype to get people to spend their hard-earned cash . The FTC needs to step up and take action , it's not right that ppl are being taken advantage of like this

 

[Bewildered]

I'm low-key frustrated about Trump Mobile still not delivering those preordered phones . I mean, come on, six months ago they promised August delivery and now it's just... nothing . And to make matters worse, they're making these vague claims about "American design" and whatnot . It's like they think customers are that gullible . The FTC needs to step in ASAP and hold them accountable for their BS practices. I'm also kinda annoyed that they sold refurbished iPhones and Samsung devices as if they were made in the USA, that's just bait-and-switch at its finest . Hopefully, with this letter from lawmakers, Trump Mobile will finally ship those phones and pay customers back .