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Trump’s Truth Social Posts and Stock Moves

Wall Street Journal US Business •
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Milliseconds matter on Wall Street, and Truth Social wants to charge traders for instant access to President Trump’s often market‑moving posts. In a world where high‑frequency traders capitalize on fractions of seconds, such a service would give an edge to those willing to pay Trump Media & Technology. The company has been pitching trading firms on a platform that would deliver posts from top accounts in real time. President Trump has the largest following on Truth Social, with 12.9 million followers.

By offering a subscription cadena, the platform seeks to monetize the speed advantage that could influence market sentiment and move stocks before other investors can react. The proposal highlights the growing intersection of social media influence and high‑frequency trading, raising questions about fairness and market efficiency as traders chase every advantage, even the fleeting words of a former president.