Trump Mobile’s “Made in USA” claims raised eyebrows a week ago.  Today, it has been confirmed that the device is not made in the USA according to Ars Technica.

Last week’s announcement of the T1 Phone, branded as “Made in America,” was met with skepticism—and for good reason. While early promotions proudly claimed the smartphone would be entirely designed and built in the U.S., recent edits to the Trump Mobile website have scrubbed all “Made in USA” claims. Now, vague phrases like “designed with American values” and “American hands behind every device” have replaced the original messaging.

Despite a spokesperson insisting the phones are being made in America, independent experts and tech journalists have cast serious doubts. Evidence suggests the T1 may be a rebranded Chinese-made REVVL 7 Pro 5G—sold by T-Mobile for half the price—calling into question both the phone’s origin and value proposition.

This matters. At Purism, we know firsthand how difficult it is to manufacture electronics domestically. That’s why we’ve invested years building the Liberty Phone with Made in the USA Electronics, and the Made-in-USA Librem Key. We don’t just talk about American manufacturing; we actually do it.

The Trump Mobile saga reveals how easy it is for companies to play fast and loose with patriotic branding, especially when outsourcing is the default. At Purism, we remain committed to verifiable U.S. manufacturing, ethical labor, and privacy-respecting software that’s truly independent from the surveillance giants of Big Tech.

Liberty can’t be outsourced.

Purism Products and Availability Chart

 ModelStatusLead Time 
USB Security Token Purism Librem KeyLibrem Key

(Made in USA)
In Stock
($59+)
10 business days
Purism Liberty Phone with Made in USA ElectronicsLiberty Phone
(Made in USA Electronics)
In Stock
($1,999+)
4GB/128GB
10 business days
Librem 5In Stock
($799+)
3GB/32GB
10 business days
Librem 11Backorder
($999+)
8GB/1TB
10 business days
Most Secure Laptop Purism Librem 14Librem 14Out of stockNew Version in Development
Most Secure PC Purism Librem Mini
Librem MiniOut of stockNew Version in Development
Most Secure Server Purism Librem ServersLibrem ServerIn Stock
($2,999+)
45 business days
The current product and shipping chart of Purism products, updated on February 18, 2025

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