In a press release, the Trump family business stated that the T1 is "proudly designed and built in the United States for customers who expect the best from their mobile carrier". Elsewhere, the site claims it has been "built for patriots by patriots".

President Trump's family is launching a smartphone. But it might never be built in America like the company claims.

A new smartphone under President Donald Trump's brand, which was unveiled by his eldest sons on Monday, will cost well above its advertised price of $499 if it is indeed manufactured in the U.S., experts have told Newsweek.