Donald Trump Media and Technology Group plans to charge firms for priority access to the president's social media posts.

The administration announced that Trump Media and Technology Group will launch a licensed data feed, dubbed "Truth API," to provide banks and trading firms with high-speed access to the 10 most influential accounts on Truth Social. The president's account is the most prominent, and the move is expected to launch next month. The administration discussed charging financial firms up to $100,000 a month for this priority access, with a discounted three-year plan potentially costing $60,000 per month. Because the president's statements frequently move global markets, these fees allow firms to execute trades based on his remarks—such as those regarding tariffs or international conflicts—milliseconds before the general public. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, have labeled the move a potential conflict of interest. While the president's business empire is managed by his children, the administration noted that the president remains the primary beneficiary of the income. Supporters view the move as a strategic way to monetize proprietary assets, while skeptics argue it is a brazen exploitation of government power to enrich the president and his family.

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