The long-delayed Donald Trump’s Trump Mobile T1 gold phone finally launched this month, but it is now reportedly stirring more anger than excitement. Plenty of supporters who put down $100 deposits for what the company once pitched as a proudly American-made device are allegedly agitated and “embarrassed” over where the gold-plated handset actually comes from.
Around 590,000 buyers signed up for the $499 Android phone, marketed heavily as a patriotic alternative to big tech. However, industry analysts claimed that the device bears a striking resemblance to the Taiwanese-designed HTC U24 Pro.
Donald Trump’s $499 gold T1 phone sparks ‘Made in China’ claims
Donald Trump’s trademark Trump Mobile T1 gold phone’s website allegedly silently changed its language. They went from emphasizing American manufacturing to saying that the phone was “designed with American values in mind.” RadarOnline exclusively reported that this change did not go unnoticed.
An insider told the outlet, “There is real anger among loyal supporters who believed they were backing an American-made product tied to Trump’s message about putting the US first.” They claimed, “Instead, many now think they have signed up for a mass-produced foreign phone wrapped in patriotic branding.”
Another source noted, “For a lot of MAGA voters, China represents everything they oppose economically and politically.” Hence, “this controversy has become so explosive inside Trump’s own base.” “People feel embarrassed they may have defended and promoted something they now suspect was produced through the same overseas system Trump spent years attacking.”
Trump Mobile chief executive Pat O’Brien confirmed pre-ordered phones are shipping after long delays, noting that the demand was strong. The company has denied deceptive marketing. However, the visual details have only added to the mockery. Critics noticed the American flag printed on the back of the handset shows 11 stripes instead of 13.
Moreover, New York health advocacy executive Melanie D’Arrigo criticized the product as “overpriced” and “outdated” while mocking the flag error.
