Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump's own
Trump Media & Technology Group is planning to sell high-speed access to Truth Social posts, potentially including those from Donald Trump. Critics argue this move exploits the presidency for financial gain by providing institutional investors with an unfair advantage.
Why it matters
The proposal raises significant ethical and legal questions regarding the intersection of presidential power, public information, and private profit.
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NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.
The move announced Thursday would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to get news from top Truth Social contributors in milliseconds so they could profit off subsequent moves in stocks, bonds and interest rates.
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