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Law's Eric Chaffee discusses new Trump Mobile phones

Media | May 18, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Trump Mobile says its phone will ship this week, almost a year after announcing the device

CBS News: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said Trump Mobile’s preorder terms were crafted to avoid creating any contractual obligation, calling deposits a “no-interest loan” from consumers. He said the language makes clear buyers only receive a conditional opportunity to purchase the phone later.

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