Stephen Colbert Mocks MAGA for Paying for Trump Phone That May Never Launch
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Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert mocked MAGA supporters who pre-ordered the $499 Trump-branded "T1 Phone," highlighting that the fine print now suggests the phone may never ship.
- The phone, announced in June 2025 by Donald Trump's sons, Don Jr. and Eric, reportedly received around 600,000 pre-orders with $100 deposits each.
- Colbert joked that customers were "bamboozled" not by Trump himself but by his sons, comparing it to being shaken down by a less notorious Capone relative.
- The updated terms on the Trump Mobile site state there is no guarantee the phone will be commercially released or receive regulatory approval, sparking anger among supporters.
- Colbert featured a frustrated Trump supporter’s reaction to the news, underscoring the disappointment within the base over the uncertain fate of the device.