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Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump's own
By Bernard Condon, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.The move announced Thursday would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to get news from ...
Key takeaway The move announced Thursday would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to get news from Truth Social contributors in milliseconds so they could profit off subsequent moves in stocks, bonds and interest rates.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For residents of Piney Point Village , the planned launch of Truth PSI by President Donald Trump's media company raises questions about the potential impact on local investors and financial markets. As a community within the Houston area, Piney Point Village is home to many individuals with investments in the stock market, who may be affected by the expedited access to Truth Social posts. The fact that Trump's own posts, including those on national security and financial markets, may be included in the paid service could lead to uneven playing fields for local investors. Additionally, the potential for Trump to directly benefit from the service, given his role as the biggest shareholder of the parent company, may raise concerns about conflicts of interest and their potential ripple effects on the local economy. As the service is set to launch next month, local investors and residents will be watching closely to see how this development unfolds.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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