Trump Media Reportedly Mulls Charging $100,000 Monthly Fee for Priority Access to President's Posts

Donald Trump's social media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, is reportedly exploring a significant revenue stream: charging a $100,000 monthly fee for priority access to President Trump's social media posts. The Financial Times and Reuters have reported discussions about this fee, with a lower-tier option of $60,000 per month for a three-year commitment also mentioned. This proposal has ignited serious ethical concerns among critics and experts.

Critics argue that offering expedited, privileged access to a president's statements, which can significantly influence markets and global affairs, undermines government transparency. They view it as a blatant attempt by Trump to monetize his presidency. Kathleen Clark, an expert in conflict-of-interest rules at Washington University School of Law, described the idea as "brazen corruption" and "an improper exploitation of government power to enrich himself."

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He’s selling expedited, privileged access to information about what he is doing as president.

Trump has a history of leveraging social media, previously using Twitter extensively before being banned. He has since invested heavily in his own platform, Truth Social, which is owned by Trump Media. He frequently uses Truth Social to announce policy changes and comment on international events, including past market-moving statements regarding tariffs and the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Iran tensions. The potential for charging for access to these pronouncements raises further questions about the intersection of his business interests and his role as president.

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It’s yet more brazen corruption, an improper exploitation of government power to enrich himself.