"For the past couple of weeks, I've been asking - repeatedly - where the promised Trump phone is, whether it exists, and what happened to all the money people have already paid for deposits. And I'm going to keep doing that every week for the foreseeable future. Not everyone thinks I should. I've been told that covering Trump Mobile is "playing into his hands," that "this obvious con [doesn't need] any more publicity,""
"Still, I think it's a fair question. Why am I here week in, week out, writing about a phone that, as best as we can tell, doesn't actually exist? Why didn't we just call it bad and impossible and move on with our lives? The short answer is: because it matters. The long answer is: We can't move on because this is still playing out, and it still needs reporting."
Questions persist about the promised Trump Mobile phone, its existence, and the fate of money already paid as deposits. Critics argue that continued coverage amplifies a likely con and gives unwanted publicity, while many recipients and observers report no physical device. No buyers have received the T1 Phone 8002 and no verified sightings have been recorded; Trump Mobile's website and social media have been silent for months. The situation raises concerns about consumer protection, potential vaporware, regulatory oversight by the FCC, and political implications. Continued reporting is warranted because the outcome remains unresolved and affects buyers, regulators, and the tech beat.
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