We're Finally Testing the Trump Mobile Phone. Follow Along (Live Updates)
The Trump Mobile T1 phone has finally been released after several delays and redesigns. Originally announced in June 2025, the phone faced production issues that pushed back its launch date. A live testing of the phone is currently underway to evaluate its performance against other smartphones on the market.
- ▪The Trump Mobile T1 was initially set to launch in August 2025 but faced delays due to production challenges.
- ▪The phone is now being tested in real-world conditions during the Memorial Day weekend.
- ▪Trump Mobile's CEO stated that the delays were necessary to ensure a quality product.
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Live Tech Mobile Phones We're Finally Testing the Trump Mobile Phone. Follow Along (Live Updates) The golden Trump phone is here, and we're putting it through its paces to see how it matches up with other foreign-made phones on the market. Corinne Reichert See full bio Corinne Reichert May 22, 2026 9:32 a.m. PT Patrick Holland/CNETAlmost a year since its announcement, and nine months after its planned launch, the Trump phone has finally arrived -- albeit looking different to the one originally unveiled.The Trump phone, officially known as the Trump Mobile T1, arrived with us this week. CNET placed a preorder back with a $100 deposit back in June 2025, and it's worth noting that Trump Mobile expedited our shipment so that we could review the T1.
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