Trump phone cancelled? Outrage grows over delays and deposit concerns

Trump Mobile has drawn sharp customer criticism after pre-order buyers of its gold-colored T1 smartphone reported receiving emails indicating their devices would not ship.

The venture, announced in June 2025 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, collected deposits from hundreds of thousands of customers for the $499 Android device, originally promised for August 2025 delivery.

Social media reactions on X reflect widespread frustration among supporters. 

One post stated: “Trump Supporters are flipping out because Don Jr & Eric have allegedly scammed them & took all their deposits for the Illustrious Gold Trump phone which they’ve never received & probably never will. They also didn’t read the fine print because there’s no refunds on them period!”

Another user wrote: “So, the Trumpers who signed up for the $500 Trump phone YEARS ago and have still not received them just got an email saying they will NEVER receive them and.....wait for it.....wait for it...... Trump's keeping their deposit.”

A third post noted: “In regards to Trump Phone, this came from you. Yes, reports from buyers and multiple outlets confirm that pre-order customers for the Trump Mobile T1 'golden' phone (announced ~2025 with ~$100 deposits, full price around $500) received emails this week stating the devices won't ship and deposits are non-refundable. No phones have been delivered after months of delays. Fine print noted risks, but complaints are widespread.”

Although some customers and social media users are describing the project as cancelled, Trump Mobile has issued no official statement confirming the cancellation of the T1 smartphone program.

Observes said the phone delays are due to real supply chain and US manufacturing cost issues, not a personal decision by Trump. 

They are of the view that the company policy still allows full refunds on request but Business execution fell short of the hype.