Trump Media is selling fast access to Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month, a new revenue stream that has drawn scrutiny. More than 10 firms are paying for quicker access to posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform, which launched this month.
The company expects the controversial service to bring in money as it reports a quarterly loss. The paid data access allows customers to receive posts faster than regular users, a feature aimed at businesses that track the platform's content.
The move has drawn attention from observers who question the practice of selling preferential access to a president's social media activity. Trump Media has not commented on the concerns.
The data-access offering is part of the company's broader effort to generate revenue beyond advertising. Truth Social, which bills itself as a free-speech alternative to mainstream platforms, has faced technical problems since its launch but continues to attract attention from investors and political supporters.
The quarterly loss reflects the costs of launching and operating the platform, while the new paid service is seen as a potential source of future income. The company has not disclosed how many subscribers the service has attracted beyond the reported figure.
Critics have raised questions about transparency and whether such deals could influence how content is distributed. No regulatory action has been announced.