Trump phone cancelled? Outrage grows over delays and deposit concerns
The News International • • business
Key Points:
- Trump Mobile has faced significant backlash after pre-order customers of its gold-colored T1 smartphone received emails stating their devices will not ship, despite having paid deposits.
- The T1 phone, announced in June 2025 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, was promised for August 2025 delivery, with a price of $499, but no units have been delivered after months of delays.
- Social media users expressed frustration, accusing the Trump family of scamming buyers by keeping deposits and not issuing refunds, although the fine print reportedly stated deposits were non-refundable.
- Trump Mobile has not officially confirmed the cancellation of the T1 smartphone program, and some observers attribute delays to supply chain and manufacturing cost challenges rather than a deliberate cancellation.
- It is believed that the company policy still permits full refunds upon request, but poor business execution has led to widespread customer dissatisfaction.
