Here’s the current truth about the “Trump phones” (as of December 2025):
📱 There isn’t an actual new Trump-made phone available yet
Trump Mobile has promised a branded smartphone called the T1, marketed as a patriotic, U.S.-focused device — but that phone has not actually been released and hasn’t shipped to customers despite pre-orders. �
euronews +1
📦 What is being sold right now
Instead of a new phone created from scratch, Trump Mobile’s online store is selling “renewed” or refurbished phones — e.g., older Apple iPhones (like iPhone 14/15) and Samsung Galaxy S23/S24 models that have been restored and are several years old. �
The Independent +1
In general industry terms, refurbished means a pre-owned device that has been tested and restored to working condition before resale. �
Wikipedia
💸 Pricing and perception
These refurbished phones are often sold at prices that are higher than what you can find elsewhere from mainstream retailers or certified refurbishers. �
The Verge +1
Many reports describe this as Trump Mobile selling older refurbished phones rather than delivering a new “Trump phone.” �
The Independent +1
🧠 So is the claim true?
Yes — the devices currently being sold by Trump Mobile are basically refurbished older phones from Apple and Samsung, not newly manufactured Trump-branded phones.
But the original “Trump phone” (T1) that was advertised hasn’t actually been delivered yet. So the claim that “Trump phones are just refurbished old phones” reflects the current reality of what’s actually on the market, not necessarily the original marketing or promised product.
