Trump Media to Sell Millisecond Access to Truth Social Posts

Trump Media & Technology Group announced on Thursday a new service called Truth PSI, which will provide millisecond-speed access to posts from top Truth Social contributors. This expedited access is intended for Wall Street trading firms and other institutions, allowing them to react to news and potentially profit from subsequent market movements in stocks, bonds, and interest rates. The service aims to deliver information from "highest-ranking Truth Social accounts" ahead of the general public.

The move has drawn criticism from experts in government ethics, who argue that it represents an "improper exploitation of government power to enrich himself." Kathleen Clark of Washington University School of Law stated that the service is essentially selling "expedited, privileged access to information about what he is doing as president." The Trump family company has not commented on whether the new feature profits from the presidency, and Trump Media & Technology Group did not respond to questions regarding the exclusion of the president's posts from the offering.

Truth Social's parent company, a publicly traded entity, would directly benefit from this new revenue stream, as Donald Trump is its largest shareholder. The platform's most followed user is President Trump himself, with 12.9 million followers, followed by his sons Don Jr. and Eric. In recent months, Trump has used Truth Social to announce significant decisions and share his thoughts on topics with potential market implications, such as the Iran war, tariffs, and immigration enforcement.

While the specific pricing for Truth PSI has not been disclosed, the offering follows similar paid access models on rival platforms. However, the unique aspect of Truth Social's service is the direct involvement of the sitting president as a primary content creator, raising concerns about the intersection of political power and financial gain.