A year after it was announced with fanfare at Trump Tower, the so-called 'Trump Gold Phone' is still not in customers' hands. The device, promoted by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, promised a gold-coloured smartphone tied to a new wireless service.
But as delays stretch on, frustration is growing among early buyers. One supporter, ina widely shared video, warned others not to repeat his decision after spending heavily on pre-orders that have yet to materialise.
The phone — officially called the T1 — was unveiled on 16 June 2025, at Trump Tower as part of a broader mobile venture linked to theTrump brand.
It was marketed as a $499 Android device with patriotic styling and bundled with a monthly $47.45 wireless plan. Customers were asked to pay a $100 deposit to secure a unit at what was described as a promotional price.
Early messaging suggested the phone would be 'made in America,' though that language was later removed from official materials and replaced with softer phrasing about being designed around American values.
At launch, the phone was expected to ship by late summer 2025. That timeline slipped repeatedly first to late 2025, then early 2026, before being replaced with vague language such as 'later this year.'
As of May 2026, there are no confirmed reports of customers receiving the device.
Product images and specifications have also shifted over time, with multiple redesigns appearing on the official website. Despite these updates, no firm release date has been provided, and the company has not responded to repeated media requests for clarification.
The delays came into sharper focus after a video began circulating online in May 2026. In it, a self-described Trump supporter said he had ordered several of the phones in mid-2025 and was still waiting.
Watch a MAGA supporter crash out over his "concept of a plan" gold Trump phone that's never going to be in the mail. Fucking priceless.pic.twitter.com/D3oRgympZm
Source: International Business Times UK
