**Trump’s media company wants traders to pay to get president’s market-moving social-media posts first**
Trump Media and Technology Group plans to launch a new service called “Truth API” next month. The product will give institutional customers early access to President Donald Trump’s social media posts.
The subscription-based service aims to provide traders with a speed advantage over the general public. Market-moving statements from the president often trigger rapid price swings in stocks and cryptocurrencies.
The Truth API will deliver posts directly to paying clients before they appear publicly on Truth Social. This creates a tiered system of information access for financial professionals.
Critics argue this model undermines market fairness. Retail investors without the service will receive the same information later than institutional traders.
Trump Media frames the offering as a data service for sophisticated users. The company has not disclosed pricing details for the API subscription.
The product targets hedge funds, trading firms, and other financial institutions. These clients already pay for similar early access tools from other social media platforms.
The move represents another monetization strategy for Trump’s social media venture. Truth Social has struggled to attract a broad user base since its launch in 2022.
Regulators have not commented on the service’s compliance with securities laws. The SEC requires fair disclosure of material information to all investors simultaneously.
Trump Media expects to roll out the API to institutional customers starting next month. The company has not announced plans for a retail version of the service.
