590,000 buyers paid $59 million for Trump Mobile's gold phone; none have shipped after one year
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Summary
An estimated 590,000 customers paid $59 million in deposits for the Trump Mobile T1 gold smartphone, announced by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump on June 16, 2025, as a "Made in the USA" alternative to Apple and Samsung. One year later, none of the phones have shipped, and refunds appear unlikely, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the venture.
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· 3 pulledMore than a half million people paid $100 each for a gold smartphone featuring an American flag that Trump Mobile promised would be 'Made in the USA.'
President Trump's sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump announced the Trump Mobile flagship T1 phone, retailing at $499, on June 16, 2025.
An estimated 590,000 buyers paid a collective $59 million in deposits to secure one of...
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