ALBAWABA - Truth Social, the social media platform owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, is preparing to introduce a paid service that would give subscribers early access to Trump's posts, raising concerns over potential market advantages for select investors.
The new feature, known as Truth API, is designed to provide Wall Street firms and other subscribers with faster access to Trump's posts before they are distributed more broadly across the platform.
The planned rollout has prompted debate over whether early access to statements from a sitting U.S. president could create an uneven playing field for financial markets. Trump's posts on topics such as tariffs, energy, geopolitical conflicts, and monetary policy have frequently triggered sharp movements in stocks, currencies, and commodities.
Financial analysts say the service could prove particularly valuable for high-frequency trading firms, which rely on executing transactions within milliseconds to capitalize on market fluctuations.
Critics argue the offering raises questions about conflicts of interest and whether privileged access to presidential communications could provide commercial benefits to paying subscribers.
Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has defended the service, saying it reflects standard market practices and rejecting criticism that it gives users access to non-public information. The company also argued that objections to the product are rooted in ideological opposition to free-market principles.
The White House declined to comment on whether the new service had undergone any legal or ethics review, directing inquiries to the company.
The announcement comes as Trump continues to use Truth Social as his primary platform for commenting on major economic and political developments, with his posts regularly influencing investor sentiment and market activity.
