Trump Media Launches Paid Early Access to Truth Social Posts

Trump Media has launched a new paid data service offering early access to Donald Trump's Truth Social posts for $100,000 per month. This initiative raises concerns about Trump potentially profiting from market-moving policy announcements.

1 Aug, 11:06 — 1 Aug, 16:23

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it raises ethical and legal questions about market fairness and the potential for insider trading, especially given Donald Trump's history of making market-moving statements. It also highlights the unique position of a public figure, particularly a former or potential future president, monetizing access to their communications in a way that could influence financial markets.

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What 6 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Trump Media launched a paid early access service called Truth API.
The service provides faster access to Donald Trump's Truth Social posts.
The cost for this service is $100,000 per month.
The service is primarily aimed at Wall Street traders.

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Trump Media and Technology Group's new paid data service launched on August 1.

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The service offers faster access to top Truth Social posts from President Donald Trump and more.

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Trump's online musings and threats have a history of sending stocks, bonds, and currencies soaring or plunging.

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Where they diverge

The primary concern regarding the service

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Focuses on the potential for privileged trading and market manipulation due to Trump's market-moving posts.

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Highlights Trump's potential to profit directly from US policy announcements by selling early access.

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France 24High2h ago

Fast access to Trump's ‘Truth Social’ posts goes on sale for $100,000 per month

US President Donald Trump's posts on his Truth Social platform can move markets with a few keystrokes. Starting Saturday, for a fee of $100,000 a month, Wall Street traders can access his "Truth API" service to have high-speed access to the president's announcements about economic policy and global affairs. Ethics experts say the venture blurs the lines between public office and private profit.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Trump’s paid early access to Truth Social posts launches. Here’s why officials are worried

With a prolific online presence, President Trump has a history of sending stocks, bonds, and currencies soaring or plunging with his online musings and threats

By Bernard Condon and Brian Slodysko

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YahooMostly Factual6h ago