Trump Accelerates Profit Potential with Paid Early Access to Market-Moving Truth Social Posts
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump is set to monetize his social media presence by offering early access to his policy posts on Truth Social, targeting Wall Street traders willing to pay for this information. This initiative raises significant concerns regarding insider trading and the ethical implications of leveraging public office for private gain.
Starting Saturday, Truth Social will provide select traders with advance insights into Trump’s posts, which often influence market dynamics. This move could yield substantial profits for Trump’s company, Trump Media & Technology, while also igniting debates about the appropriateness of such a service.
Other social media platforms and news organizations have long provided rapid information feeds, but Truth Social’s unique position as a source of market-moving news—covering topics from tariffs to international relations—sets it apart. When asked if the new service had been reviewed by White House legal counsel, Trump’s press office declined to comment, directing inquiries to the parent company. Trump Media & Technology issued a statement criticizing Democratic opponents for misrepresenting the service, attributing their objections to ideological biases or misunderstandings about public versus non-public information.
Opportunity for High-Frequency Traders
Trump’s frequent online commentary has historically caused fluctuations in stocks, bonds, and currencies, presenting lucrative opportunities for high-frequency traders who capitalize on rapid price changes. This month alone, Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canada, terminate a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, and escalate military actions in Iran. Traders with prior knowledge of these posts could potentially profit from shifts in currency values and stock prices.
Joe Saluzzi, co-founder of Themis Trading, estimates that around 100 high-frequency trading firms may find the service indispensable. He described the information as “market-moving,” highlighting the growing demand for direct feeds that bypass slower internet connections.
The service, dubbed Truth API, coincides with an increased investment by trading firms in technology that enhances their ability to process information swiftly. The integration of artificial intelligence further amplifies the potential for profit by enabling traders to analyze posts and articles for market implications more effectively.
Traders can benefit from price volatility, and Trump’s penchant for dramatic announcements and policy reversals provides ample content that can influence market behavior. These reversals allow traders to profit by anticipating price movements, enabling them to act quickly based on Trump’s statements.
‘Other High-Ranking’ Truth Social Contributors
In addition to Trump, the service will feature posts from other prominent contributors on Truth Social, potentially including his sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, who have substantial followings. Truth Social has stated that information will be released simultaneously to traders and the general public, asserting that this approach maintains fairness. However, Saluzzi argues that the timing of information receipt is crucial, suggesting that those with advanced systems will always have an advantage over retail investors.
He noted, “Somebody who buys the info and has a system built to process it will be able to act quicker than you and me,” emphasizing that retail investors often end up at a disadvantage.
Posts on Publicly Traded Companies
Trump has increasingly commented on publicly traded companies, often praising those he favors, which can trigger significant buying activity. Dylan Hedler-Gaudette, a federal ethics expert at the Project on Government Oversight, remarked on the implications of such endorsements, stating, “The pimping of specific companies—obviously Wall Street would like to know that before other people.”
In April, after Trump praised Palantir Technologies in a post that included its stock symbol, the company’s stock surged significantly. Similarly, a post congratulating Intel led to an immediate spike in its after-hours trading.
The identities of firms subscribing to the feed remain undisclosed. Major high-speed trading firms, including Citadel Securities and XTX Markets, did not respond to inquiries regarding their participation. If just three firms opt for the $100,000 monthly fee, it could double Trump Media’s revenue, which reported earnings of $3.7 million last year.
The company is in dire need of financial support, as its stock has plummeted by 75% since Trump took office, with the firm consistently reporting substantial losses despite the president’s efforts to drive traffic to Truth Social through policy announcements.
Trump’s posts have become so integral to the news cycle that the White House press office often includes them in responses to media inquiries. When posts are not yet available, journalists are sometimes advised to “wait for the Truth.”
Democratic Backlash
The new service faces potential scrutiny if Democrats regain control of Congress. Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly vowed to investigate the initiative, stating, “We will haul in those responsible for this open corruption to answer to the American people.”
Should losses continue to mount for Trump Media, analysts predict that Trump may further utilize Truth Social for policy announcements, leveraging the platform to maximize engagement and revenue.
Craig Holman, a lobbyist for Public Citizen, warned, “That’s absolutely going to happen. Trump knows how to sell products.”
As reported by www.emirates247.com.
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Published on 2026-08-01 15:50:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk