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Poplar Drops Trump Mobile as T1 Phones Not American-Made

6/20/2026

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Poplar Group will no longer assist Trump Mobile, the firm’s media relations manager said.
Trump Mobile now admits its T1 phones are not made in America, contradicting Chris Walker’s June claim.
Walker offered to expedite The Verge’s two T1 orders, but the devices have not arrived.
Only a handful of media have received the T1 phone.
The Verge solicits secure tips about Trump Mobile at tips@theverge.com.

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Poplar Group will no longer assist Trump Mobile, the firm’s media relations manager said.
Trump Mobile now admits its T1 phones are not made in America, contradicting Chris Walker’s June claim.
Walker offered to expedite The Verge’s two T1 orders, but the devices have not arrived.
Only a handful of media have received the T1 phone.
The Verge solicits secure tips about Trump Mobile at tips@theverge.com.