Ex-GOP Lawmaker Questions Trump Mobile’s Gold Phone Claims and U.S. Manufacturing

Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger expressed disbelief over the Trump family’s new gold smartphone, the T1, marketed under Trump Mobile. Initially advertised as ‘Made in USA’ and priced at $499, the device’s production is reportedly overseas, with only minimal assembly in Miami. Despite $59 million in deposits from approximately 590,000 buyers, no confirmed customer has received a phone. Kinzinger highlighted that the fine print now states the deposit does not guarantee production or delivery, raising concerns about potential misleading marketing. Analysts suggest the T1 is a reskinned version of the Wingtech Revvl 7 Pro 5G, manufactured in China, sold at about a third of the Trump phone’s price. The ‘Made in USA’ wording has been quietly replaced with ambiguous language like ‘designed with American values.’ Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, have urged the FTC to investigate possible false advertising and bait-and-switch tactics. Trump Mobile maintains that deposits are refundable, though terms allow for the company to cancel the device entirely. Kinzinger warned that the situation could harm the president’s loyal supporters financially, calling attention to the ethical implications of the venture.