The Trump phone starts shipping this week, CEO claims

The Trump phone may finally be here: Trump Mobile's CEO told USA Today that the phone will begin shipping to buyers this week. The announcement comes as reports have gone viral this week alleging that preorders for the phone have been canceled.

Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien confirmed the release plans to USA Today over email, telling the outlet that all preorders will be fulfilled within the next few weeks.

O'Brien reportedly acknowledged the phone's numerous delays - it's now been 11 months since it was announced - though seemingly didn't offer any detailed explanation for why the phone has taken so long to launch. "Those delays were worth …

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