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As Trump Media scraps some businesses, it's doubling down on Truth Social and the president
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bernard Condon, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The company, which operates Truth Social, had explored several new business lines in an effort to improve its stock performance, but these efforts were unsuccessful.
A media company associated with a former president is shifting its focus. The company, which operates Truth Social, had explored several new business lines in an effort to improve its stock performance, but these efforts were unsuccessful. The company has announced that it will be scaling back its expansion and concentrating on its core media business.
This move involves offering a form of access to the White House, which has raised concerns among some groups. Further details about this development are available from the source, including the company's plans and the reactions of various stakeholders.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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