""We write today regarding questions about false advertising and deceptive practices by Trump Mobile, and to seek information on how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) intends to address any potential violations of consumer protection law given the inherent conflicts of interest presented by the company's relationship to President Donald Trump," the letter, shared in a press release, begins."
"The letter alleges that Trump Mobile's flagship product, the golden "T1" smartphone, misled consumers with its initial marketing claims of being "Made in the USA"-claims that were quietly removed from the company's website within days of its announcement in June 2025. "To claim that a product is 'Made in USA,'" the letter reads, "marketers must meet a very specific set of FTC standards, violations of which come with civil penalties.""
Eleven Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Robert Garcia asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Trump Mobile for potential deceptive practices and false advertising. The complaint alleges the company's golden T1 phone was promoted as 'Made in the USA' then quietly removed, while the site sells refurbished iPhones and Samsung phones manufactured abroad. The letter notes FTC standards for 'Made in USA' claims and potential civil penalties, cites potential conflicts of interest because of the company's ties to President Trump, and points to reporting that promotional images showed a Samsung Galaxy S25 rather than a distinct T1 model.
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