UPDATE: The highly anticipated Trump-branded T1 Phone has missed yet another release date, raising questions about its viability. Originally slated for launch in August 2025, the device has yet to materialize, leaving many supporters and pre-order customers in the dark.
The Trump Mobile T1 Phone, which garnered attention for its gold-colored design and $100 pre-orders, has faced multiple delays. Initially announced in June 2025, the phone was expected to ship by the end of that summer. However, as the months have passed, the official website now vaguely states it will be available “later this year,” with no specific year indicated.
Developing news: Sources from the Financial Times reveal that Trump Mobile’s customer service cited a recent U.S. government shutdown as a reason for the delays. A representative indicated there was a “strong possibility” that the device would not ship by the end of December 2025, which has now come to fruition.
Industry analysts are expressing skepticism about the T1 Phone’s future. Francisco Jeronimo, an analyst at International Data Corp., stated, “We have always been quite skeptical about this phone. They are probably finding that it is harder to build a phone than they thought it would be.”
As we enter 2026 with no signs of the T1 Phone, concerns grow about whether it will ever reach consumers. The promise of American manufacturing has also been abandoned, raising further doubts about the product’s integrity among its intended audience.
For Trump supporters and tech enthusiasts alike, the absence of the T1 Phone is a significant disappointment. With the clock ticking and the new year underway, many are left wondering if the phone will ever become a reality or if it has simply become a forgotten promise.
Currently, the Trump Mobile website maintains that the T1 Phone is still expected “later this year,” but without any updates or timelines, the ambiguity remains. This lack of communication has frustrated pre-order customers who have yet to see any tangible results from their investments.
As anticipation continues to build and doubts mount, it is unclear what steps Trump Mobile will take next. The tech community is watching closely to see if the T1 Phone will finally launch or if it will fade into obscurity.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
