Comment by esseph

> placed on the do not trust list?? who places them on this list?

The President of the United States, or members of the Federal Government that have the various levers of power.

> and why do you listen to the people who place them there

If they won't allow the devices to be imported then it's not really an option. Which also means they wouldn't be allowed to connect to the cell network.

Or they could be barred from all Federal or State facilities, having to be left in a faraday bag upon entry.

Federal grants and loans to states and companies could be denied if company policy allows the use of those devices for corporate communications and purchasing decisions, etc.