Trump Mobile fallout: MAGA backers feel duped as promised phones never materialize
Ari Melber breaks down a MAGA backlash over Trump Mobile, noting supporters who placed $100 deposits for a gold smartphone are still waiting while Fortune reports no devices have shipped since the rollout began in 2025. The company updated preorder terms to say a device may not be produced, highlighting a broader pattern of unfulfilled promises and credibility concerns for Trump’s brand.