Wall Street Firms Pay for Faster Access to Trump Posts
Bloomberg and two trading firms have reportedly agreed to pay Donald Trump's Truth Social for faster access to his posts, according to Reuters. The reported fee is up to $100,000 a month. The platform is already facing a lawsuit over access to government information.
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Context: Truth Social is the social media platform owned by Trump Media, and posts by well-known figures can move markets within seconds. Traders value early information, so the deal raises fairness questions for other investors.
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