TECH NEWS – US experts are casting serious doubt on Trump’s smartphone—and for good reason. The US president may have left out key facts about his brand-new device.

Just over a week ago, Donald Trump announced Trump Mobile as his answer to companies like Apple that refuse to manufacture in the US. For the president, launching his own smartphone is the ultimate chance to champion American-made tech. But less than a week after the reveal, reports have exposed some uncomfortable realities about Trump Mobile and its first phone, the T1.

As Android Authority points out, Trump Mobile is a new wireless carrier promoted by Donald Trump and Eric Trump, touting 100% American manufacturing. The operator relies on Liberty Mobile Wireless—a company registered at a luxury apartment in Miami’s Trump Tower. But that’s where the red flags start: Liberty Mobile has almost no public footprint, despite being founded in 2018 and having fewer than 50 employees.

What’s Really Behind Trump Mobile?

The company’s FAQ page is filled with generic, empty text, raising plenty of concerns about professionalism. Plus, Liberty’s founder Matt Lopatin has been linked to several dissolved businesses—casting doubt on the credibility of both the carrier and Trump Mobile’s long-term prospects. The phone announcement included a disclaimer stating that service could be discontinued at any time, which was a concern for potential customers.

The official site confirms Trump Mobile operates as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), piggybacking on major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. While MVNOs aren’t well known outside the US, they have millions of subscribers stateside. Successful examples like Ryan Reynolds’s Mint Mobile do exist, but Liberty’s lack of transparency raises big questions.

And then there’s the T1 itself—the buying experience flopped at launch when the online order form crashed. The company blamed high demand, but some experts point to deeper tech problems. The Financial Times also doubts the project’s long-term viability, the authenticity of its “Made in USA” claim, and even the real people behind the operation. Currently, the phone can be reserved with a $100 deposit, with the remaining $399 due upon delivery.

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