CEO Pat O’Brien assures that all preordered phones will be delivered within the coming weeks. The Trump phone is finally on its way, as Trump Mobile’s CEO confirmed to USA Today that shipments to buyers are starting this week. This announcement followed viral reports alleging preorder cancellations. Pat O’Brien told USA Today via email that preorders will be completed shortly. He acknowledged the phone’s 11-month delay since its announcement but offered no detailed reasons for the postponement. However, O’Brien emphasized that the product quality justified the wait. Along with the news, Trump Mobile released the first promotional video showcasing the redesigned phone and its packaging, including a clear case, power brick, and gold USB-C cable. The release isn’t entirely unexpected, as the phone was recently certified by FCC and PTCRB and added to Google’s list of certified devices for Google Play. O’Brien’s statement to USA Today is noteworthy, given the company’s general media silence. The release comments may be in response to media claims about preorder cancellations, which gained attention following a report on The Late Show by Stephen Colbert. These claims appear based on unverified social media posts. There were also reports about Trump Mobile modifying its preorder terms without guaranteeing phone shipments, which was seen as legal caution. Recent viral reports also repeated the inflated claim of 600,000 preorders, which was debunked months ago. O’Brien did not confirm preorder numbers to USA Today but noted the high interest in the Trump phone and service. The Verge has preordered T1 phones but hasn’t received email confirmations about this week’s delivery. The Verge is awaiting their arrival eagerly.
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