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Trump sells VIP access to Truth Social posts for $100k. in what some view as insider trading

Trump Media & Technology Group has launched Truth API, a paid service giving trading firms early access to posts from top Truth Social accounts, including President Trump's. Critics and Democratic lawmakers question whether the service facilitates insider trading, prompting calls for a securities regulator probe.

By Tertius News AI Desk 3 outlets · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 29 – Aug 4, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

Donald Trump's media company has begun selling early access to his social media posts. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) launched a paid data service, Truth API, that provides real-time access to posts from the most influential Truth Social accounts, including the president's. The service, priced at up to $100,000 a month, is designed for Wall Street trading firms and institutional investors who monitor Trump's statements because they can shift financial markets. The move has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers who have asked the US securities regulator to investigate whether it amounts to insider trading.

Coverage Comparison

Reports differ on the exact pricing and the service's specifics. Al Jazeera reported that Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for Truth API, which would give trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from the 10 most influential Truth Social accounts, including Trump's. The BBC noted that the Financial Times reported a possible $100,000 monthly fee, but said TMTG has not confirmed the figure. The Jerusalem Post stated the $100,000 price as fact, saying customers would get posts from the president before other Truth Social users.

There are also differing accounts of who has raised concerns. Al Jazeera and the BBC both reported that Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have written to the US securities regulator asking whether Truth API breaks the law. The Jerusalem Post, however, said Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation into the matter. The BBC additionally quoted Joe Saluzzi, co-founder of Themis Trading, who said the service would be "worthless" to trading firms without the complex systems to trade at "nanosecond level fast," suggesting the service's value to high-frequency trading may be limited.

Key Claims

TMTG launched Truth API, a paid, licensed data feed providing real-time access to posts from the "highest-ranking Truth Social accounts" in "milliseconds." The service is aimed at high-frequency and algorithmic trading firms, as reported by the BBC.
TMTG expects the service to become a recurring source of revenue for the firm, which is currently loss-making, according to the BBC, citing company statements.
Trump owns about 41% of TMTG through a trust his children oversee, meaning he stands to profit from the paid access model, as reported by Al Jazeera and the Jerusalem Post.
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have asked the SEC to investigate whether Truth API violates securities laws, per Al Jazeera and the BBC, which quoted their letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.
TMTG spokesperson defended the service, arguing that Senate Democrats mischaracterize Truth API either due to ideological opposition to free markets or a failure to grasp the distinction between public and nonpublic information, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Joe Saluzzi, co-founder of Themis Trading, told the BBC that Truth API is "worthless" without nanosecond-level trading systems.

Perspectives

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff

The lawmakers wrote to the Securities and Exchange Commission, calling the service "an outrageous abuse of the President’s office for his personal benefit" that "undermines everyday investors and the integrity of our markets, while enriching Wall Street and other wealthy insiders."

TMTG spokesperson

In response, a TMTG spokesperson said Senate Democrats "continue to mischaracterize Truth API either out of ideological opposition to free markets or a failure to grasp the distinction between public and nonpublic information — or, quite possibly, both."

Trading industry: Joe Saluzzi (Themis Trading)

Saluzzi told the BBC that Truth API would be "worthless" to trading firms without complex systems to execute trades at "nanosecond level fast," suggesting that the service's market value may be overstated.

Interim CEO Kevin McGurn

In a July press release, McGurn said Truth API delivers a direct, licensed, real-time feed of the platform's most market-moving Truths, advancing TMTG's strategy to monetize proprietary assets through a high-margin, recurring revenue stream. He predicted it would become a meaningful, ongoing source of revenue, creating lasting value for shareholders.

How each outlet told it

Al Jazeera as of Jul 29, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC

Framing: Trump's plan to sell early access to his social media posts sparks criticism and regulatory scrutiny — Critical, with a focus on the potential risks and implications of the service

Facts Included:

Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product
The product will give trading firms 'the fastest' access to posts from the 10 most influential Truth Social accounts, including Trump's
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have asked the US securities regulator to probe whether the plan to sell early access to Trump's social media posts breaks the law
Trump owns about 41% of Trump Media through a trust his children oversee, and stands to profit from the paid access model

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BBC — World as of Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Framing: Trump's social media posts can shift markets, and now his company is selling access to them — Neutral, with a focus on explaining the service and its potential implications

Facts Included:

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) launched a paid service to give Wall Street firms and institutional investors the 'fastest access' to the social media site's most influential accounts
The service is called Truth API and provides real-time access to posts in 'milliseconds' from the 'highest-ranking Truth Social accounts'
TMTG expects the service to create a steady source of new revenue for the firm, which is currently loss-making
The service is mainly designed for high-frequency and algorithmic trading firms
Joe Saluzzi, co-founder of Themis Trading, said Truth API was 'worthless' to trading firms without complex systems to perform transactions at 'nanosecond level fast'
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have written to the US securities regulator to ask if it will investigate whether Truth API breaks the law

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Jerusalem Post as of Aug 2, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Framing: Trump's media company to charge for special access to his social media posts — Critical, with a focus on the potential risks and implications of the service

Facts Included:

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) rolled out its new subscription-based data service, Truth API
For $100,000 a month, customers will get posts from the president before other Truth Social users
Trump could financially benefit from the new Truth Social venture
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation into the matter
Critics say the move is a clear example of Trump promoting insider trading and trying to influence the markets in his favor

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimTrump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) launched a paid service to give Wall Street firms and institutional investors the 'fastest access' to the social media site's most influential accounts.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from BBC — World as of Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe service is called Truth API and provides real-time access to posts in 'milliseconds' from the 'highest-ranking Truth Social accounts'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from BBC — World as of Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimTMTG expects the service to create a steady source of new revenue for the firm, which is currently loss-making.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe service is mainly designed for high-frequency and algorithmic trading firms.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
ClaimJoe Saluzzi, co-founder of Themis Trading, said Truth API was 'worthless' to trading firms without complex systems to perform transactions at 'nanosecond level fast'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
ClaimDemocratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have written to the US securities regulator to ask if it will investigate whether Truth API breaks the law.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from BBC — World as of Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimTrump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Jul 29, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimTrump owns about 41% of Trump Media through a trust his children oversee, and stands to profit from the paid access model.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Jul 29, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimRep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation into the matter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Aug 2, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimCritics say the move is a clear example of Trump promoting insider trading and trying to influence the markets in his favor.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Aug 2, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

3 outlets · 3 articles consulted: Al Jazeera, BBC — World, Jerusalem Post 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14