Trump's social media post launches a paid early access service, with a monthly fee of $100,000, sparking legal controversy.

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02/08/2026
Former President Trump will launch a paid service on Saturday through his social media platform, Truth Social. This service will offer Wall Street traders who are willing to pay the opportunity to preview his posts. This business is expected to bring substantial profits to Trumps company, but it has also sparked major controversy: whether it constitutes insider trading and the use of public office for personal gain. The service, named Truth Interface, is priced at $100,000 per month. Erin Aldrich, head of high-frequency trading firm Able Alpha Trading, stated, If this were done by a CEO of a publicly traded company, the individual would likely face prison time. The firm has no plans to purchase this service. The President of the United States has firsthand information on all matters and has decision-making power; now he is leaking relevant information in advance to a select few.