Monetization

Trump Mobile Launches Comprehensive Wireless Service with Telehealth and Insurance

| Importance: 8/10

Trump Mobile, led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., launched a comprehensive wireless service offering a $499 smartphone, $47.45 monthly plan, and bundled services including telehealth and car insurance. The venture operates on Liberty Mobile’s network and targets conservative consumers with …

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Amazon and Meta are among the corporate sponsors of the White House Easter Egg Roll

| Importance: 8/10

For the first time in White House history, the Easter Egg Roll is sold to corporate sponsors, with tech giants Meta, Amazon, and YouTube purchasing sponsorships ranging from $75,000 to $200,000, raising significant ethical concerns about monetizing public events.

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Trump launches crypto memecoin days before inauguration

| Importance: 9/10

Trump launched a cryptocurrency memecoin right before his inauguration to make millions of dollars, then increased the value of those coins by signing executive orders making crypto a priority. He also launched a meme coin for Melania Trump.

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