Nissir's Phone

Jordan directs Nissir to make his phone call in the Mural Room after tense talks with the Qumari ambassador. Nissir uses the device to order the Mastico freighter turned around, issuing commands amid watchful eyes of Leo, Bartlet, Jordan, and Ben Yosef. The phone channels the ultimatum that splits staff on de-escalation versus retribution. In bar scenes, a phone aids communication as Sam and Will argue strategy with staffers Tammy, Elsie Snuffin, and the girl, fueling plot clues and Sam's pledge.

3 appearances

Purpose

Conducting urgent calls to redirect the Mastico freighter and coordinate political discussions

Significance

Triggers diplomatic escalation by relaying the turn-around order; acts as plot catalyst and clue in bar debates, bridging personal clashes to campaign commitments

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S4E6 · Game On

Ultimatum in the Mural Room: Credibility vs. Escalation

Nissir's phone is the instrument Leo invokes for immediate accountability — Leo tells Nissir to "make your phone call," explicitly empowering the ambassador to order the Mastico reversed. It symbolizes diplomatic choice and the thin line between denials and concrete action.

Before: In Ambassador Nissir's possession in the Mural Room; available for a call to government authorities in New York.

After: Called for (command given) — the narrative implies Nissir must use it to reverse the Mastico but the actual call is left offscreen.

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S4E6 · Game On

Turn the Boat Around — Jordan Warns Leo

Nissir's phone is the concrete instrument Leo directs the ambassador to use to effect the Mastico's reversal; it symbolizes the small, decisive act that could defuse or escalate the crisis and transfers the immediate burden back to the Qumari side.

Before: In the ambassador's possession, available but not yet used to issue the call reversing the Mastico's course.

After: Called for by Leo as the device to place the order to turn the Mastico around; its use becomes the tangible test of Qumar's cooperation.

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S4E6 · Game On

Leo's Ultimatum: Mastico, Disinformation, and No More Games

Nissir's phone is the implied instrument by which he can execute Leo's demand—calling to order the Mastico turned around and to cease the disinformation campaign. Leo explicitly tells Nissir to 'Make your phone call. I'll be waiting,' making the device the narrative means of compliance.

Before: Assumed in Ambassador Nissir's possession or readily available to diplomatic staff.

After: Positioned to be used immediately; its use and the resulting actions are expected but not shown within the scene.

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