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Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasn’t delivered preordered phones

Lawmakers seek FTC investigation, but Trump has taken control of the agency.

Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasn’t delivered preordered phones

TL;DR

  • Democratic lawmakers are calling on the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile for deceptive advertising and delivery failures.
  • The investigation request targets broken promises on phone delivery dates and "made in the USA" claims.
  • Trump Mobile allegedly charged $100 deposits for a phone that has not been delivered, with original delivery dates missed multiple times.
  • The "made in the USA" claims were removed from the Trump Mobile website after being questioned.
  • Lawmakers expressed concern about potential conflicts of interest due to the company's relationship with President Trump.
  • The FTC is being asked to treat Trump Mobile under the same standards as other companies engaging in similar conduct.
  • This is not the first time lawmakers have raised concerns with the FTC about Trump Mobile.
  • The FTC has previously taken action against companies for false "Made in the USA" claims and failure to deliver products.