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Democratic lawmakers urge FTC to investigate Trump phone
Eleven Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump Mobile of deceptive advertising, unfulfilled $100 deposits, and misleading 'Made in the USA' claims, urging FTC enforcement of consumer protection laws.
- On Thursday, January 15, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and 10 other Democrats asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Trump Mobile for potential consumer-protection violations involving the T1 phone.
- Announced in June at Trump Tower, the T1 was a gold phone with an American-flag design, and Trump Mobile began accepting $100 deposits in August but has not shipped any phones; the website then replaced `Made in the USA` with `American-proud design`.
- In October a call operator promised a Nov. 13 ship date that passed without update, and this week a call-center representative said the $499 device targets shipment in Q1 2026 amid certification delays, USA Today reported.
- Lawmakers asked whether the FTC has opened an investigation into Trump Mobile and requested an explanation if it has not, citing `a critical test` of agency independence.
- Meanwhile, the company has been selling refurbished iPhones and Samsung devices made overseas while claiming they were `brought to life right here in the USA`; lawmakers urged the FTC to apply precedent and treat Trump Mobile like others.
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Democrats push FTC to investigate Trump Mobile
Elizabeth Warren and other Democrat lawmakers have written an open letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking for an investigation into alleged "false advertising and deceptive practices" from Trump Mobile. The company first announced its T1 Phone more than six months ago, but is yet to ship a single phone to buyers. The letter is signed by 11 Democrats, led by Senator Warren and Congressman Robert Garcia. It references Trump Mobile's s…
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