Author: CNN

Translated by: Deep Tide TechFlow

Deep Tide Overview: Trump's social media platform Truth Social announced it will sell real-time API access to his presidential tweets to Wall Street firms. This means algorithmic traders can see potentially market-shaking policy announcements seconds before ordinary people, and this few-second advantage could result in massive profits. This is another example of Trump's term where the powers of the White House are deeply intertwined with commercial interests.

Truth Social announced on Thursday it will sell rapid access to market-related tweets from President Trump to Wall Street firms.

The platform, owned by Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), has become the preferred venue for the president to announce policy decisions. From stocks to oil, the president's tweets frequently shake the market.

Trump Media announced the launch of a new data service—a technology interface known as API (application programming interface)—which will be available to institutional clients starting August 1. Other social networking platforms also sell similar API access to traders.

The service will provide real-time data from the top 10 accounts on Truth Social and deliver tweets to clients within "milliseconds," the company stated. Pricing information has not yet been disclosed.

The company stated this rapid access service will create a new revenue stream for Trump Media. This is another instance of the president blurring the lines between his business interests and White House responsibilities.

"The market has already begun moving with Truth Social tweets," said Kevin McGurn, acting CEO of Trump Media Group, in a statement.

"Truth API provides direct, authorized, real-time data streams of the most market-influential tweets on the platform, while advancing our strategy—monetizing proprietary assets through high-margin, sustainable revenue streams," McGurn added.

Wall Street trading desks use algorithms to scan for specific signals and execute trades automatically. Even just a few seconds of information advantage can mean huge profits for those algorithmic traders.

The most interactive accounts on Truth Social include Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Previously, a company attempted to scrape data from Truth Social, and a spokesperson stated this violates the platform's terms of service.

The president's tweets regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have previously shaken the oil market. In spring 2025, his announcement of tariffs caused a stock market drop, and then a tweet indicating a relaxation of some tariffs caused the stock market to surge.

CNN's investigation found that Trump has also endorsed specific businesses on Truth Social—including some companies whose shares he has just purchased.

Truth Social's new data service is the latest case of Trump-related businesses monetizing his White House term. According to FactSet data, Trump holds about 41% of Trump Media through a revocable trust.

It is currently unclear how this new business will affect the president's stock value in Trump Media. The stock rose 0.6% on Thursday but has dropped about 27% year-to-date.

The president's second term includes a series of unprecedented massive financial gains, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.

Financial disclosures released earlier this month indicate that Trump earned over $1 billion from his cryptocurrency business in 2025.

Additionally, he has income from his Mar-a-Lago club, royalties, and licensing fees, totaling tens of millions of dollars.

CNN has contacted the White House for comment.