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Trump Blatantly Tries to Manipulate Markets With Truth Social Scheme

Trump Media & Technology Group has launched Truth API, a service selling Wall Street firms early access to Donald Trump’s social media posts to help traders anticipate market fluctuations.

Key Points

  • Truth API provides 24/7 access to Donald Trump’s posts and an archive dating back to 2022.
  • Trump Media & Technology Group executives expect the service to become a significant revenue stream for the company.
  • The company’s board of directors includes Donald Trump Jr. and the president’s personal attorney, Boris Epshteyn.
  • The Securities and Exchange Commission monitors insider trading, which involves using non-public information to gain an unfair advantage in financial markets.

Why it Matters

This product creates a direct financial link between the president’s social media activity and institutional trading strategies. It raises significant ethical questions regarding market fairness and the potential for political influence to be monetized through privileged access to executive communications.
The New Republic Published by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
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