Trump Mobile, a smartphone service launched by the Trump Organization, is delaying the shipment of its gold-colored T1 Mobile phones until the end of January due to the recent U.S. government shutdown, with initial plans to ship by the end of the year.
Trump Mobile has delayed the launch of its gold-colored T1 smartphone, blaming the US government shutdown for disrupting shipments and regulatory processes. Originally scheduled for release in late 2023, the device's delivery has been pushed to January 2024, amid ongoing operational challenges and changes in marketing claims about US manufacturing. The company operates as a virtual network using existing carriers and has faced criticism over its supply chain and production claims.
Trump Mobile, launched by Donald Trump's family business, has delayed the release of its $499 gold smartphone due to shipment disruptions caused by the government shutdown, highlighting ongoing efforts to monetize Trump's political brand through various products amid questions of conflicts of interest.