Trump Tests the Definition of Insider Trading
The Atlantic reports that Trump Media and Technology Group is selling high-speed access to Donald Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month. Critics argue this service creates a potential conflict of interest by allowing the president to monetize his official influence through market-moving information.
Why it matters
It raises significant ethical and legal questions regarding the intersection of presidential power, private business interests, and potential insider trading risks.
A new Truth Social subscription service is another way for the president to profit from his office.
Aaron Schwartz / Bloomberg / Getty August 4, 2026, 7:08 PM ET Share Save This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.
For Donald Trump, social media is a fundamental component of the presidency. He shares his thoughts freely and constantly; world-shaking announcements that other presidents might have reserved for prime-time speeches, he posts online.
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