Key Facts
Trump Mobile, the company behind the controversial T1 Phone, has lost its long-term public relations firm. Poplar Group, which represented the company since at least June 2025, confirmed it is no longer assisting Trump Mobile. The development comes as the T1 Phone's launch remains shrouded in uncertainty.
Details of the Split
Poplar Group's founding partner Chris Walker informed The Verge that his team 'is not assisting Trump Mobile any further.' Walker did not know whether Trump Mobile had retained a new PR firm. Poplar had previously issued statements on behalf of Trump Mobile, including a now-retracted claim that 'T1 phones are proudly being made in America.' Trump Mobile later admitted that statement was false.
Impact on T1 Phone Launch
The loss of PR support may further complicate Trump Mobile's ability to communicate with the media and public. The T1 Phone's launch appears limited: only a few media outlets have received units, and just a handful of genuine buyers have been spotted on platforms like Truth Social and X. The company's transparency has been questioned throughout the process.
What Readers Should Know
- Poplar Group represented Trump Mobile for about a year before ending the relationship.
- The T1 Phone's 'Made in America' claim was false, as admitted by Trump Mobile.
- It remains unclear if Trump Mobile has hired a new PR firm.
- The actual number of T1 Phones sold to consumers is unknown but appears very low.
FAQ
Why did Poplar Group stop working with Trump Mobile?
Poplar Group's founding partner Chris Walker stated the firm is not assisting Trump Mobile any further, but did not provide a specific reason.
Is the T1 Phone actually made in America?
No. Earlier claims by Trump Mobile that the T1 Phone is made in America have been admitted as false by the company itself.
How many T1 Phones have been sold?
The extent of the launch is unclear. Only a handful of media and a couple of apparent buyers on Truth Social and X have been identified.