Rebel Capitalist News Did You Hear The Huge Announcement TRUMP Just Made?
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Jun 17, 2025 The discussion dives into the launch of Trump's new smartphone, sparking questions about feasibility and competition. Privacy concerns and ethical dilemmas arise from merging politics with business. The unique design of the Trump Phone aims at specific consumers but faces challenges in cost and service. Additionally, allegations of presidential influence for profit are analyzed, shedding light on the potential future of market competition and the implications of public-private partnerships.
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Challenges of U.S.-Made Trump Phone
- Trump Organization's phone claims all components are made and assembled in the U.S., with customer service also entirely U.S.-based.
- Manufacturing phones entirely in the U.S. at low prices is very difficult, raising doubts about this claim's feasibility.
Patent Deposit Model Raises Concerns
- Trump phone production requires $100 deposits from customers without a working model or delivery timeline.
- Such pre-orders might fund production as venture capital or Trump himself do not finance this, casting doubt on the business model.
Conflict of Interest in Presidential Ownership
- A mobile company owned by a sitting president presents conflicts of interest and risks regulatory abuse.
- Such a setup risks unfairly disadvantaging competitors and sets a precedent for future presidencies leveraging government power.