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Trump Cashes In: Profiting from Political Success at the Expense of Everyday Americans
Donald Trump has transferred nearly $4 billion in shares from the parent company of Truth Social, Digital World Acquisition Corp., to a trust. While his team might spin this as a savvy business decision, it raises glaring questions about his priorities and motives.
3 min readDec 28, 2024
Trump Cashes In: Profiting from Political Success at the Expense of Everyday Americans
In a move that’s as surprising as it is telling, Donald Trump has transferred nearly $4 billion in shares from the parent company of Truth Social, Digital World Acquisition Corp., to a trust. While his team might spin this as a savvy business decision, it raises glaring questions about his priorities and financial motives.
For years, Trump has sold himself as a self-made billionaire and champion of the “forgotten” American worker. But this latest maneuver fits into a well-worn pattern—one where personal gain consistently trumps public service.
