The Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has initiated talks to sell priority access to the platform’s most influential accounts, including those of the president and his inner circle. While the company recently unveiled the Truth API to provide data feeds for banks and trading firms, it initially omitted pricing. Sources familiar with the internal discussions indicate that firms may pay $100,000 per month, or secure a discounted $60,000 monthly rate by committing to a three-year contract.
This move represents TMTG’s first foray into data licensing to stabilize its revenue streams. The speed of information flow is paramount for high-frequency traders, where a latency advantage of mere milliseconds can translate into significant financial gains. The platform’s posts have historically triggered sharp market shifts, such as the April 2025 announcement regarding tariff pauses that buoyed major indexes. Critics, including Senator Ron Wyden and watchdog groups, have denounced the plan as an unethical scheme to monetize the presidency. Despite concerns regarding the intersection of policy announcements and private gain, legal experts note that existing emoluments clauses and securities regulations may not directly prohibit such an arrangement, as the data is not strictly confidential once it reaches a broader subscriber base.

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