Trump Media & Technology Group will launch a paid service next month offering high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including those from former U.S. President Donald Trump, the company’s largest shareholder.
For context, the service—dubbed Truth PSI—mirrors similar offerings by other platforms but stands out because Trump, as both president and a major stakeholder, could directly benefit from expedited access to his own posts, which often move financial markets.
How Truth PSI Would Work
The service would allow Wall Street firms and other institutions to receive posts from top Truth Social accounts milliseconds faster than the general public, enabling them to act on market-moving information before others. A company press release noted it would cover “the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts,” including Trump’s, which has 12.9 million followers—more than any other user.
Pricing details have not been disclosed, but Trump Media CEO Kevin McGurn called the initiative part of a “strategy to monetize proprietary assets” and a potential “meaningful, ongoing source of revenue.” The company’s stock rose 0.6% to $9.63 on Thursday after the announcement.
Conflict of Interest Concerns
Legal experts, including Kathleen Clark of Washington University School of Law, argue the move could constitute an improper use of presidential power for personal gain. “He’s selling expedited, privileged access to information about what he is doing as president,” Clark said. U.S. conflict of interest laws exempt the president, though past leaders have voluntarily complied by divesting assets or using blind trusts.
Trump Media has not confirmed whether the president’s posts will be included in the service. The company also did not respond to questions about whether the offering profits from his presidency. Trump’s financial disclosures show he earned over $1 billion last year from related businesses, even as Trump Media’s stock has fallen 70% since he took office, erasing $6 billion in shareholder value.
