The Trump Organization has launched Trump Mobile and plans to release the T1, a smartphone that it says is "made in USA" at the same time that the iPhone 17 will launch. The problem is, the phone was made in China.

Donald Trump's new T1 smartphone is facing scrutiny over its "Built in America" claim, with reports suggesting manufacturing occurs in China. The launch was plagued with technical issues, including preorder system errors.

In a recent development that has captured public attention, the Trump Organization's newly unveiled smartphone has rapidly ignited extensive and considerable debate across various sectors.

Along with the service, Trump Mobile is rolling out the $499 T1 Phone in August, a “gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States for customers who expect the best from their mobile carrier.”

The Trump Organization says the phone is domestically manufactured, but its hardware—and a statement from Eric Trump—suggest otherwise.

Trump Mobile introduces T1 Phone with 6.78-inch AMOLED display, Android 15, 12GB RAM, and unique perks under The 47 Plan wireless service.

The Trump Organization announced the launch of a $499 smartphone and a $47.45 monthly plan on June 16. Eric Trump, President Donald Trump's son and executive vice president at the Trump Organization,