Event Brief
Trump Phone Looks Different, Costs More and Isn't Made in the US
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: The T1's design and pricing differ from those on the Trump Mobile site, as shown to The Verge.
WHO: Trump Mobile
WHAT: Launch of the T1 smartphone
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE: None
WHY: To update the product line and pricing strategy
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