Overview
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren and 10 other Democrats asked FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson to examine whether Trump Mobile engaged in deceptive marketing and bait‑and‑switch tactics.
- The letter seeks confirmation of any FTC communications with President Trump, the Trump Organization, or Trump Mobile and asks for a response by February 14, 2026.
- Trump Mobile has taken $100 deposits since August 2025 but has not delivered any T1 phones, with customer support now citing a target of sometime in Q1 2026.
- Initial “Made in the USA” claims were removed weeks after launch and replaced with phrases like “American‑proud design,” while refurbished iPhones and Samsung devices are being sold.
- Marketing images shifted from iPhone‑like to Samsung‑like designs, drawing scrutiny and a threatened legal response from case maker Spigen, according to the lawmakers’ letter.