Trump's Mobile Device Exhibits Substantial Changes from Previous Week
The Trump T1 smartphone, a gold-colored Android 15 device, was officially announced by Trump Mobile on June 16, 2025. This new American Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), owned by T1 Mobile and licensed with the Trump Organization brand, was launched by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, marking the 10th anniversary of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign announcement.
The Trump T1 smartphone is set to be priced at $499, with a pre-order deposit of $100. Preorders commenced following the announcement, with initial expectations of shipping in September 2025, now updated to "later this year."
Initially, the T1 was touted to have a 6.78-inch screen, but this has been revised to a 6.25-inch screen. Other confirmed specifications include a fingerprint sensor, 256GB storage, and a 50-megapixel main camera. However, there has been no mention of 12 GB of RAM, unlike the initial announcement.
Originally, the T1 was claimed to be "designed and built in the United States," but this has been revised to state that the phone is "brought to life" in the USA, with no mention of it being entirely made domestically. This change follows scrutiny over the lack of domestic phone manufacturing facilities.
Trump Mobile operates as an MVNO, relying on major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile rather than owning its own network towers. The launch of Trump Mobile accompanies the roll-out of a wireless service offering a single plan priced at $47.45/month, offering unlimited data, a figure symbolically connected to Trump’s two presidential terms.
The Trump Organization itself is not building the phone or network; instead, it licenses the Trump brand to T1 Mobile. Trump Mobile aims to appeal to conservative consumers as an alternative wireless provider and plans to expand its product offerings, including phones, accessories, and call centers based in the U.S.
The T1 smartphone's battery is 5000 mAh, not a "long-life camera" as previously stated. Additionally, there is now one "front camera," not multiple, as initially announced. The coverage map for Trump Mobile wireless service has been removed from the website.
Eric Trump initially stated that the American-made claims were aspirational and could happen "eventually." However, the legal superscript for the T1 has been corrected from an "SM" service mark to a "TM" trademark, indicating a stronger commitment to the brand.
It is important to note that the final form of the T1 smartphone is uncertain, and its release from preorders is yet to be determined. The T1's launch is part of a broader Trump brand digital and tech strategy, including digital wallets, NFTs, and crypto-related ventures.
The Trump T1 smartphone, priced at $499 with pre-orders available, is set to feature a 6.25-inch screen, a fingerprint sensor, 256GB storage, and a 50-megapixel main camera. The device, initially claimed to be designed and built in the United States, is now said to be "brought to life" in the USA, with no explicit mention of domestic manufacturing. The T1 smartphone's technology includes a 5000 mAh battery and a single front camera, contrary to initial announcements of multiple front cameras and a "long-life camera." Furthermore, there is no coverage map for Trump Mobile wireless service available on the website.
