Trump's number on the black market: presidential phone number trading revealed

President Donald Trump's personal phone number has reportedly become a coveted commodity, traded among high-powered individuals and potentially even sold for influence, according to a report by The Atlantic.

The price of access: trump's number is now a high-stakes bargaining chip.

The Atlantic, citing administration officials, detailed how the number of the former president has become a sought-after asset, with individuals offering valuable exchanges – including dozens of other prominent phone numbers – for a chance to connect with the former president.

The practice, described by one official as “out of control,” has led White House staff to routinely Google the names of callers before answering, a stark contrast to the days when the number was tightly guarded.

During his second term, Trump frequently took calls from journalists, sometimes receiving up to 10 calls within a two-hour period. This accessibility, while touted by the White House, has created a situation where the president's direct line is now subject to a kind of high-stakes networking.

The report also touches on Trump's earlier ambitions regarding 6G technology. In 2019, he championed the U.S. becoming a global leader in 6G development, a goal that remains largely unfulfilled. The question now is whether the administration will prioritize semiconductor independence and if the long-delayed Trump T1 phone will ever materialize.

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly dismissed the report, asserting that President Trump is