Critics urge Trump to scrap paid Truth API that favors wealthy traders

An opinion piece argues that Trump Media's Truth API, which sells instant access to the president's posts for up to $100,000 a month, creates an unfair advantage for affluent market players.

An editorial calls on Donald Trump to discontinue the Truth API sold by Trump Media & Technology Group, which delivers his Truth Social posts in real time to subscribers such as hedge funds and high-frequency trading firms for as much as $100,000 per month. While the content is publicly posted, the near-instant, machine-readable feed gives wealthy institutions a speed edge that can translate into significant profits, especially since Trump's announcements have historically caused sharp market reactions.

The piece highlights the contradiction between this service and Trump's promise to champion "forgotten" Americans, noting the clear conflict of interest as Trump stands to profit from monetizing his own policy statements. By privileging insiders, the API could undermine confidence in market fairness and pressure rivals to subscribe. The author urges Trump to halt the offering to avoid the appearance of corruption and to ensure equal information access for all investors.