Trump-Branded "USA" Phone Revealed as Taiwanese Handset; Multiple Political Controversies Highlighted
By
Ryan Rose, AlterNet America
Front-window bakery material. Catches the eye, delivers the goods.
Summary
This article covers multiple political stories: the revelation that Trump-branded phones marketed as "Made in the USA" are actually Taiwanese handsets built with Chinese parts; nearly 100 billionaires have donated almost $10 million to Susan Collins' reelection campaign; a Florida police officer misused the Flock license plate surveillance system to stalk his ex-girlfriend; and the Trump administration is removing a $368 million ocean-monitoring system right before hurricane season. The article criticizes corporate media for not adequately covering these stories.
Key quotes
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Nearly 100 billionaires have funneled almost $10 million into Susan Collins' reelection bid.
A Florida cop ran his ex-girlfriend's license plate through the Flock surveillance system at least 69 times.
The Trump administration is yanking a $368 million ocean-monitoring system out of the water just in time for hurricane season.
Corporate media is running cover.
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