Donald Trump is facing a lawsuit over allegations that early access to his posts on Truth Social was offered to paying subscribers for as much as $100,000 a month. The legal challenge raises questions about whether presidential communications can be turned into a premium service and whether wealthy subscribers received an unfair advantage by seeing Trump’s posts before the public.


Trump’s $100,000 Truth posts spark lawsuit over paid access

US President Donald Trump is under fire for his attempts to sell advance access to his posts on his social media platform Truth Social. He is facing lawsuits from two media organisations, according to reports from Bloomberg News. On August 12, Wednesday, independent news outlet The Intercept and the non-profit Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a joint lawsuit arguing that the conduct was &nbsp;"extraordinary, corrupt, and unconstitutional."“President Donald Trump is charging $100,000 per month for advance access to his official government announcements on Truth Social, the social media platform he owns,” says the civil lawsuit.&nbsp;“This scheme is extraordinary, corrupt, and unconstitutional, and Plaintiffs bring this case to stop it,” the suit says. “There is no legitimate interest, let alone a significant one, in permitting President Trump to profit from selling government information.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jayme-leagh-franklin-zapper-theory-trump-pregnant-1786549063781">Jayme Leagh Franklin explains why she was holding her stomach beside Trump: 'I’m just pregnant you weirdos'</a>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp announced in July that it would sell faster access to Trump’s “market-moving” Truth Social posts. It primarily targeted Wall Street trading firms and hedge funds; the service costs $60,000 to $100,000 per month. The move drew sharp criticism from Democrats as well as free-market fundamentalists on Wall Street. The product is called Truth API, which will deliver Truth Social posts of the 10 most popular accounts on Truth Social in a machine-readable format within milliseconds of publication.&nbsp;After Trump, these accounts are White House itself, Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy. The lawsuit alleges that the scheme is “profoundly corrupt” and violates the First and Fifth Amendments of the US Constitution by giving subscribers preferential access to Trump’s public announcements for “unreasonable sums.”“Often his posts have no immediate corresponding announcement from the White House,” the suit says. “In other words, President Trump’s posts are the only way to get official government news.” Since taking office, Trump has published roughly 9,000 to 11,000 posts on Truth Social.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump faces a lawsuit over a Truth Social service charging up to $100,000 a month for advance access to his posts and other officials.

US President Donald Trump is under fire for his attempts to sell advance access to his posts on his social media platform Truth Social. He is facing lawsuits from two media organisations, according to reports from Bloomberg News. On August 12, Wednesday, independent news outlet The Intercept and the non-profit Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a joint lawsuit arguing that the conduct was "extraordinary, corrupt, and unconstitutional." “President Donald Trump is charging $100,000 per month for advance access to his official government announcements on Truth Social, the social media platform he owns,” says the civil lawsuit. “This scheme is extraordinary, corrupt, and unconstitutional, and Plaintiffs bring this case to stop it,” the suit says. “There is no legitimate interest, let alone a significant one, in permitting President Trump to profit from selling government information.” Also Read: Jayme Leagh Franklin explains why she was holding her stomach beside Trump: 'I’m just pregnant you weirdos' Trump Media & Technology Group Corp announced in July that it would sell faster access to Trump’s “market-moving” Truth Social posts. It primarily targeted Wall Street trading firms and hedge funds; the service costs $60,000 to $100,000 per month. The move drew sharp criticism from Democrats as well as free-market fundamentalists on Wall Street. The product is called Truth API, which will deliver Truth Social posts of the 10 most popular accounts on Truth Social in a machine-readable format within milliseconds of publication. After Trump, these accounts are White House itself, Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy. The lawsuit alleges that the scheme is “profoundly corrupt” and violates the First and Fifth Amendments of the US Constitution by giving subscribers preferential access to Trump’s public announcements for “unreasonable sums.” “Often his posts have no immediate corresponding announcement from the White House,” the suit says. “In other words, President Trump’s posts are the only way to get official government news.” Since taking office, Trump has published roughly 9,000 to 11,000 posts on Truth Social.

Donald Trump faces a lawsuit over a Truth Social service charging up to $100,000 a month for advance access to his posts and other officials.

Trump sued over $100,000-a-month advance access to Truth Social posts

Trump Media has found a clever new way to cash in — selling Wall Street early access to Trump's own Truth Social posts. The paid service, called "Truth API," lets trading firms see his market-moving statements milliseconds before everyone else, for up to $100,000 a month. Over 10 firms have already signed up. Critics say it raises real insider trading concerns, giving big players an unfair edge over regular investors.


Trump media sells early access to Truth Social posts 

#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump spent the weekend turning his Truth Social account into a showcase of AI-generated images. Mixing politics with fantasy and personal branding. From historic American heroes to walking with aliens. The U.S. President shared over 40 posts, most of which were AI-generated images that quickly grabbed attention and sparked many online conversations. 


Aliens, Greenland, Elvis, Trump's AI social posting spree 

A new controversy is brewing around Donald Trump's social media platform.

Truth Social is reportedly offering premium access to Trump's posts through a subscription-based API service costing as much as $100,000 a month. Critics argue that when presidential posts can move markets, faster access could provide a significant advantage to investors and traders.


Who's paying for Trump's market edge?

Truth Social has launched a premium Truth API service that offers real-time access to posts for subscribers paying as much as $100,000 per month. While premium data feeds are common across social media platforms, this service has sparked controversy because the platform's most influential user is U.S. President Donald Trump.

The subscription is reportedly aimed at high-frequency trading firms, hedge funds, financial institutions, and news organizations seeking instant access to market-moving information. Critics argue that when a sitting president's social media posts can influence stock markets, commodities, tariffs, and geopolitical developments, faster access could create an unfair financial advantage for those who can afford it.

Trump's $100K Truth Social API Sparks Insider Trading Fears | Can Presidential Posts Be Sold?

Trump Media and Technology Group has launched Truth API, a paid data service offering Wall Street trading firms millisecond-fast access to posts from some of the most influential accounts on Truth Social, including President Donald Trump’s account. The service, reportedly priced at around $100,000 per month for premium access, has sparked debate over whether early access to presidential posts could provide an advantage to investors before market reactions occur.

Trump Media Faces Backlash As Truth API Turns Presidential Posts Into A Business Model | US News 

Trump Media is betting on a new business model as Truth Social faces continued financial pressure. The company has unveiled the Truth API, a service designed to provide access to content posted on the platform, including posts from President Donald Trump.


Trump Media's new bet: Monetising presidential posts as Truth Social struggles

Trump Media & Technology Group has launched Truth API, a premium licensed data feed that gives banks, financial institutions, and high-frequency trading firms the fastest access to posts from Truth Social's most influential accounts, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

The company says the service is designed for organizations where milliseconds matter, allowing institutional clients to receive market-moving updates faster than regular Truth Social notifications. Truth API also marks Trump Media's first major step into the financial data licensing business, opening a new revenue stream beyond social media.

Trump's Truth Social launches truth api | Wall Street gets fastest access to market-moving posts

Donald Trump's media company is preparing to launch a premium service that would give paying customers faster access to posts on Truth Social. This new premium service could let Wall Street traders see market-moving posts milliseconds before everyone else. However, critics are now questioning whether the president stands to profit from his own announcements. Here's all you need to know about it.Trump's Truth PSIThe feature, called Truth PSI, is designed for Wall Street firms, institutional investors and other professional traders who rely on breaking news to make split-second investment decisions. According to the company, subscribers will be able to view posts from the platform's "highest-ranking" accounts milliseconds before they become available to the general public.That list is likely to include Trump, who has nearly 13 million followers and routinely uses Truth Social to announce policy decisions, comment on global conflicts and signal changes in trade and immigration policy.The company has not said whether the president's posts will be included in the paid service or how much it plans to charge.Why Trump's posts matter to marketsTrump's Truth Social account has increasingly become the first place where major White House announcements appear.In recent months, he has posted about tariffs, the conflict involving Iran and immigration enforcement operations before or alongside official government statements.Those posts can move financial markets within seconds. Developments in the Middle East, for example, can influence oil prices, while tariff announcements often affect stock markets and bond yields. Investors closely monitor such updates because they can alter expectations about inflation, interest rates and economic growth.By offering faster access to these posts, Truth Media is effectively creating a product aimed at traders seeking an advantage over competitors.Critics see a conflict of interestEthics experts say the proposal raises questions that go well beyond a typical subscription service.Kathleen Clark, a government ethics expert at Washington University School of Law, told The Guardian that the arrangement amounts to selling privileged access to presidential communications."He's selling expedited, privileged access to information about what he is doing as president," Clark said, calling it "yet more brazen corruption" and an improper use of public office for personal financial gain.A president exempt from federal conflict rules?Federal conflict-of-interest laws generally prohibit government officials from participating in matters that could financially benefit businesses they own.The president and vice president, however, are exempt from those provisions.Even so, previous presidents have typically sold individual business interests, divested assets or placed investments into blind trusts to avoid even the appearance of benefiting financially from decisions made while in office.Trump has chosen not to do so and has instead retained significant financial interests in businesses operated by his family. &nbsp;

Donald Trump's media company is preparing to launch Truth PSI, a premium service offering paying subscribers millisecond-early access to selected Truth Social posts, prompting ethics experts to question whether the president could financially benefit from market-moving announcements.

Donald Trump's media company is preparing to launch a premium service that would give paying customers faster access to posts on Truth Social. This new premium service could let Wall Street traders see market-moving posts milliseconds before everyone else. However, critics are now questioning whether the president stands to profit from his own announcements. Here's all you need to know about it. Trump's Truth PSI The feature, called Truth PSI, is designed for Wall Street firms, institutional investors and other professional traders who rely on breaking news to make split-second investment decisions. According to the company, subscribers will be able to view posts from the platform's "highest-ranking" accounts milliseconds before they become available to the general public. That list is likely to include Trump, who has nearly 13 million followers and routinely uses Truth Social to announce policy decisions, comment on global conflicts and signal changes in trade and immigration policy. The company has not said whether the president's posts will be included in the paid service or how much it plans to charge. Why Trump's posts matter to markets Trump's Truth Social account has increasingly become the first place where major White House announcements appear. In recent months, he has posted about tariffs, the conflict involving Iran and immigration enforcement operations before or alongside official government statements. Those posts can move financial markets within seconds. Developments in the Middle East, for example, can influence oil prices, while tariff announcements often affect stock markets and bond yields. Investors closely monitor such updates because they can alter expectations about inflation, interest rates and economic growth. By offering faster access to these posts, Truth Media is effectively creating a product aimed at traders seeking an advantage over competitors. Critics see a conflict of interest Ethics experts say the proposal raises questions that go well beyond a typical subscription service. Kathleen Clark, a government ethics expert at Washington University School of Law, told The Guardian that the arrangement amounts to selling privileged access to presidential communications. "He's selling expedited, privileged access to information about what he is doing as president," Clark said, calling it "yet more brazen corruption" and an improper use of public office for personal financial gain. A president exempt from federal conflict rules? Federal conflict-of-interest laws generally prohibit government officials from participating in matters that could financially benefit businesses they own. The president and vice president, however, are exempt from those provisions. Even so, previous presidents have typically sold individual business interests, divested assets or placed investments into blind trusts to avoid even the appearance of benefiting financially from decisions made while in office. Trump has chosen not to do so and has instead retained significant financial interests in businesses operated by his family.

Donald Trump's media company is preparing to launch Truth PSI, a premium service offering paying subscribers millisecond-early access to selected Truth Social posts, prompting ethics experts to question whether the president could financially benefit from market-moving announcements.

Insider trading made legal? Trump's media company to sell early access to Truth Social posts via 'Truth PSI'

US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that the United States had been preparing to launch a military attack on Iran on Tuesday, but said he had decided to halt the operation after requests from key Gulf leaders as “serious negotiations” with Tehran continue.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that a US military assault on Iran had been scheduled for Tuesday but Gulf leaders, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had urged him to delay the strike.

Trump Says Attack Put on Hold At Request of Gulf States

US President Donald Trump said Monday that the agreement currently under negotiation with Tehran will prove superior to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“The deal that we are making with Iran will be far better than the JCPOA,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, referring to the original pact as one of the "worst" agreements ever made regarding US security.

Trump Insists New Deal With Iran Will Be Better Than JCPOA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held an emergency security cabinet phone meeting amid rising tensions over a reported ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. The discussions, convened at short notice, revealed internal disagreements within the Israeli leadership, even as Netanyahu confirmed that the Israel Defense Forces would remain deployed in southern Lebanon following the planned ceasefire.


US President Trump Announces Lebanon Ceasefire on Truth Social

President Trump declared that the U.S. has beaten Iran “both militarily, economically, and in every other way” in a Truth Social post on Saturday, and called on countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to “take care” of the closed passage.


US-Iran War | Trump: 100% Of Iran's Military Capability Already Destroyed

US President Donald Trump's cryptic post with his four-letter post on Truth Social has sent the internet into a buzz. While writing several posts regarding his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on his platform, Trump wrote the word ‘Bela’ in a post. After writing this word by Trump, it left netizens wondering about the possible meaning of the word written by the president.&nbsp;Currently, there appears to be no direct link between the term 'Bela' and the President of the United States. Hence, it seems a typo was made by the POTUS while sharing multiple posts on the platform. However, a double “l,” the term translates to “beautiful” in Italian (“bella”), but it remains unclear what escalated the post.&nbsp;After internet sleuths got onto the task following Trump's post, a Reddit user said that Trump, or his social media team, might be denoting the word to the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) law in South Africa, which is reportedly controversial.<h3>Netizens draw the typo with infamous “covfefe” tweet</h3>The term also began trending on the social media platform X (Formerly known as Twitter). It also sparked a series of posts on X with a person drawing comparisons to his infamous 2017 “covfefe” tweet. California Gov.&nbsp;The office of Gavin Newsom mocked Donald Trump with jabs at his “tiny hands,” while The Lincoln Project dubbed it the new “covfefe.” Trump critic George Conway also weighed in, calling “bela” a blend of the earlier post, as speculation swirled over its meaning and intent.&nbsp;Meanwhile, before the seemingly incomprehensible word, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA. STAY TUNED! President DJT”.&nbsp;He also added, “If I got Russia to give up Moscow as part of the Deal, the Fake News, and their PARTNER, the Radical Left Democrats, would say I made a terrible mistake and a very bad deal. That’s why they are the FAKE NEWS! Also, they should talk about the 6 WARS, etc., I JUST STOPPED!!! MAGA.”&nbsp;

Donald Trump's post with a typo on Truth Social set the social media buzz, creating suspense. However, a double “l” in the word translates to “beautiful” in Italian (“bella”), but it remains unclear what escalated the post.

US President Donald Trump's cryptic post with his four-letter post on Truth Social has sent the internet into a buzz. While writing several posts regarding his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on his platform, Trump wrote the word ‘Bela’ in a post. After writing this word by Trump, it left netizens wondering about the possible meaning of the word written by the president. Currently, there appears to be no direct link between the term 'Bela' and the President of the United States. Hence, it seems a typo was made by the POTUS while sharing multiple posts on the platform. However, a double “l,” the term translates to “beautiful” in Italian (“bella”), but it remains unclear what escalated the post. After internet sleuths got onto the task following Trump's post, a Reddit user said that Trump, or his social media team, might be denoting the word to the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) law in South Africa, which is reportedly controversial. Netizens draw the typo with infamous “covfefe” tweet The term also began trending on the social media platform X (Formerly known as Twitter). It also sparked a series of posts on X with a person drawing comparisons to his infamous 2017 “covfefe” tweet. California Gov. The office of Gavin Newsom mocked Donald Trump with jabs at his “tiny hands,” while The Lincoln Project dubbed it the new “covfefe.” Trump critic George Conway also weighed in, calling “bela” a blend of the earlier post, as speculation swirled over its meaning and intent. Meanwhile, before the seemingly incomprehensible word, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA. STAY TUNED! President DJT”. He also added, “If I got Russia to give up Moscow as part of the Deal, the Fake News, and their PARTNER, the Radical Left Democrats, would say I made a terrible mistake and a very bad deal. That’s why they are the FAKE NEWS! Also, they should talk about the 6 WARS, etc., I JUST STOPPED!!! MAGA.”

Donald Trump's post with a typo on Truth Social set the social media buzz, creating suspense. However, a double “l” in the word translates to “beautiful” in Italian (“bella”), but it remains unclear what escalated the post.

What is 'Bela'? Donald Trump’s mysterious 'covfefe-esque' four-letter post leaves netizens confused

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his poll numbers within the Republican Party have skyrocketed “significantly” despite ongoing backlash amid what he’s dubbed the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” Trump added that his recent polls show his approval rating hitting as high as 95 per cent. However, he did not clearly mention the polls.&nbsp;Trump said on Sunday in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, "My Poll Numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain 'troublemakers." They have hit 90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%, in various polls, and are all Republican Party records. The General Election numbers are my highest, EVER! People like Strong Borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!"&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My Poll Numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain “troublemakers.” They have hit 90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%, in various polls, and are all Republican Party…&mdash; Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpTruthOnX/status/1946910810305102196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Donald Trump's recent remark about his rising polls came after controversy surrounding the handling of Epstein’s files and the investigation into Epstein’s sex crimes and his death in a jail cell in 2019.<h3>Justice Department and the FBI's memo</h3>The Justice Department and the FBI issued a two-page memo earlier this month claiming no evidence of Epstein's murder or that he possessed a “client list” of powerful individuals he could potentially blackmail. The DOJ’s memo release directly contradicted earlier claims, often circulated by right-wing conspiracy theorists and even echoed by some within the agencies themselves.&nbsp;The decision attracted criticism from the supporters of Trump and several media personalities. Several also demanded that the administration release more information on the deceased. Meanwhile, Trump has continuously denied having any relationship with Epstein.&nbsp;While Donald Trump claimed strong poll performance on Sunday, a recent CNN poll showed otherwise, with only 41 per cent expressing support and with 57 per cent of respondents disapproving of him. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The recent remark of Donald Trump over his rise in poll numbers came following his controversy surrounding the handling of Epstein’s files and the investigation into Epstein’s sex crimes and his death in a jail cell in 2019.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his poll numbers within the Republican Party have skyrocketed “significantly” despite ongoing backlash amid what he’s dubbed the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” Trump added that his recent polls show his approval rating hitting as high as 95 per cent. However, he did not clearly mention the polls. Trump said on Sunday in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, "My Poll Numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain 'troublemakers." They have hit 90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%, in various polls, and are all Republican Party records. The General Election numbers are my highest, EVER! People like Strong Borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!"

The recent remark of Donald Trump over his rise in poll numbers came following his controversy surrounding the handling of Epstein’s files and the investigation into Epstein’s sex crimes and his death in a jail cell in 2019.

Donald Trump claims poll numbers have gone up since 'Jeffrey Epstein' probe, approval hits 95 per cent

Truth Social buckled under pressure Saturday (Jun 21) night—just minutes after US President Donald Trump announced that the US had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. At around 8 pm ET, users across the US and abroad began seeing error messages when attempting to access the platform. "Network failed," the app read. "Please try again." In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that the US has “completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.” He added that “all planes are now outside of Iran air space" and were “on their way home”.&nbsp;<h2>Trump breaks Truth Social</h2>The outage began shortly after 7:46 pm ET, when Trump posted what appeared to be a real-time announcement: the US, he said, had conducted a “very successful attack” on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—three major nuclear facilities deep inside Iran.“A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,” he said while congratulating “our great American Warriors,” and noting that “There is not another military in the world that could have done this."The post, laced with signature Trump flair, ended with, "NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”Truth Social went down almost immediately. By 8 pm, DownDetector, a website that crowdsources service outages, showed a significant spike in outage reports. The reason for the apparent outage was, however, not immediately clear.&nbsp;Watch | US bombs Fordo and other nuclear sites in Iran | Trump says Iran must now agree to end this warhttps://www.wionews.com/videos/us-bombs-fordo-and-other-nuclear-sites-in-iran-trump-says-iran-must-now-agree-to-end-this-war-1750557342337/embedNetBlocks, an internet watchdog group, confirmed the platform was experiencing widespread international disruptions, adding that this was 'not' due to censorship or state-level filtering. In a post on BlueSky just before 9 pm ET, it said: “Truth Social is experiencing international outages for many users after US President Donald Trump announces strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering.”It's unclear whether the surge in traffic crashed the platform, or whether a technical fault coincided with the announcement. An official statement from Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social is awaited.

At around 8 pm ET, users across the US and abroad began seeing error messages when attempting to access the platform. "Network failed," the app read. "Please try again."

Truth Social buckled under pressure Saturday (Jun 21) night—just minutes after US President Donald Trump announced that the US had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. At around 8 pm ET, users across the US and abroad began seeing error messages when attempting to access the platform. "Network failed," the app read. "Please try again." In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that the US has “completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.” He added that “all planes are now outside of Iran air space" and were “on their way home”. Trump breaks Truth Social The outage began shortly after 7:46 pm ET, when Trump posted what appeared to be a real-time announcement: the US, he said, had conducted a “very successful attack” on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—three major nuclear facilities deep inside Iran. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,” he said while congratulating “our great American Warriors,” and noting that “There is not another military in the world that could have done this." The post, laced with signature Trump flair, ended with, "NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.” Truth Social went down almost immediately. By 8 pm, DownDetector, a website that crowdsources service outages, showed a significant spike in outage reports. The reason for the apparent outage was, however, not immediately clear. Watch | US bombs Fordo and other nuclear sites in Iran | Trump says Iran must now agree to end this war https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-bombs-fordo-and-other-nuclear-sites-in-iran-trump-says-iran-must-now-agree-to-end-this-war-1750557342337/embed NetBlocks, an internet watchdog group, confirmed the platform was experiencing widespread international disruptions, adding that this was 'not' due to censorship or state-level filtering. In a post on BlueSky just before 9 pm ET, it said: “Truth Social is experiencing international outages for many users after US President Donald Trump announces strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering.” It's unclear whether the surge in traffic crashed the platform, or whether a technical fault coincided with the announcement. An official statement from Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social is awaited.

At around 8 pm ET, users across the US and abroad began seeing error messages when attempting to access the platform. "Network failed," the app read. "Please try again."

Trump breaks Truth Social! Social media platform crashes as Trump announces US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

US President Donald Trump has revealed he held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin for over an hour, discussing Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russian airfields and rising concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme.Taking to Truth Social, Trump shared details of the call, which lasted approximately one hour and 15 minutes. “It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace,” he wrote.<h2>Putin vows response to drone strikes on airfields</h2>During the phone call, Putin reportedly spoke strongly about Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russian airbases, part of what has been called ‘Operation Spiderweb’. Trump said, “President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields.”<h2>Trump says Putin willing to join nuclear talks with Iran</h2>Trump also brought up the issue of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stressing the urgency of reaching a decision. “I stated to President Putin that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and, on this, I believe that we were in agreement,” Trump wrote.He added that Putin appeared open to helping resolve the matter. “President Putin suggested that he will participate in the discussions with Iran and that he could, perhaps, be helpful in getting this brought to a rapid conclusion,” he added.Trump further added, “It is my opinion that Iran has been slow-walking their decision on this very important matter, and we will need a definitive answer in a very short period of time!”<h2>Ceasefire hopes fade as Putin rejects Ukraine truce</h2>Meanwhile, Russia seemingly dismissed a full ceasefire with Ukraine. Putin rejected the proposal, saying it would give Kyiv a chance to rearm and regroup.“Why reward them by giving them a break from the combat, which will be used to pump the regime with Western arms, to continue their forced mobilisation and to prepare different terrorist acts,” Putin said during a televised government meeting&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesday.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump shared details of the call, which lasted approximately one hour and 15 minutes. “It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace,” he wrote.

US President Donald Trump has revealed he held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin for over an hour, discussing Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russian airfields and rising concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme. Taking to Truth Social, Trump shared details of the call, which lasted approximately one hour and 15 minutes. “It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace,” he wrote. Putin vows response to drone strikes on airfields During the phone call, Putin reportedly spoke strongly about Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russian airbases, part of what has been called ‘Operation Spiderweb’. Trump said, “President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields.” Trump says Putin willing to join nuclear talks with Iran Trump also brought up the issue of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stressing the urgency of reaching a decision. “I stated to President Putin that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and, on this, I believe that we were in agreement,” Trump wrote. He added that Putin appeared open to helping resolve the matter. “President Putin suggested that he will participate in the discussions with Iran and that he could, perhaps, be helpful in getting this brought to a rapid conclusion,” he added. Trump further added, “It is my opinion that Iran has been slow-walking their decision on this very important matter, and we will need a definitive answer in a very short period of time!” Ceasefire hopes fade as Putin rejects Ukraine truce Meanwhile, Russia seemingly dismissed a full ceasefire with Ukraine. Putin rejected the proposal, saying it would give Kyiv a chance to rearm and regroup. “Why reward them by giving them a break from the combat, which will be used to pump the regime with Western arms, to continue their forced mobilisation and to prepare different terrorist acts,” Putin said during a televised government meeting on Wednesday.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump shared details of the call, which lasted approximately one hour and 15 minutes. “It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace,” he wrote.

‘Not a call for immediate peace’: Trump holds talks with Putin, says Russia 'will have to respond' to Ukraine's Operation Spider Web

A Truth Social post screenshot went viral on social media, claiming that US President Donald Trump announced to rename the US state of "New Mexico" to "New America". However, the claim is "entirely false", KRQE News reported.&nbsp;
According to Google Trends, there has been a recent increase in searches over the past week for information about Trump announcing a decision to rename New Mexico.&nbsp;
The rumour circulated on X and Facebook last week, along with screenshots allegedly showing a Truth Social post from Trump, making the proposal.&nbsp;
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<h2>Let's fact check&nbsp;</h2>
After checking whether the information was true or not, it was confirmed that the post in question was fabricated.&nbsp;
It emerged that the narrative which spread on social media, came from a satirical article that was misconstrued as fact, as reported by News Break.&nbsp;
There is no record of such a statement made on Trump's official Truth Social account.&nbsp;
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The claim emerged from a parody website which is already known for satirical political commentary. The article "falsely" cites Trump as saying that renaming New Mexico would "finally make sense" because "there's already one Mexico".&nbsp;
The article was published in a humorous manner, however, screenshots of the headline and fake quotes were shared on X and Facebook, without reference to its satirical origins.&nbsp;
It created confusion among people, while some believed it was legitimate news.&nbsp;
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Moreover, several local media outlets in Mexico also received queries from concerned residents and viewers asking if the state's name was actually being changed.&nbsp;
After a fact check was done, there is no evidence of Trump making such claims regarding renaming the US state of New Mexico.&nbsp;
Also, a spokesperson for New Mexico's governor's office also confirmed that no such communications had been received from any federal officials or political figures.&nbsp;
The spokesperson said that the claim is "clearly fictitious and not grounded in any reality.&rdquo;
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The rumour circulated on X and Facebook last week, along with screenshots allegedly showing a Truth Social post from Trump, making the proposal. World

A Truth Social post screenshot went viral on social media, claiming that US President Donald Trump announced to rename the US state of "New Mexico" to "New America". However, the claim is "entirely false", KRQE News reported. According to Google Trends, there has been a recent increase in searches over the past week for information about Trump announcing a decision to rename New Mexico. The rumour circulated on X and Facebook last week, along with screenshots allegedly showing a Truth Social post from Trump, making the proposal. Also read: Fact Check: Did Dalai Lama 'cancel' meeting with US VP JD Vance after Pope Francis' death? Let's fact check After checking whether the information was true or not, it was confirmed that the post in question was fabricated. It emerged that the narrative which spread on social media, came from a satirical article that was misconstrued as fact, as reported by News Break. There is no record of such a statement made on Trump's official Truth Social account. Also read: Meet Jamison Wagner, lipstick-wearing man arrested for arson attack on New Mexico GOP Office, firebombing Tesla showroom The claim emerged from a parody website which is already known for satirical political commentary. The article "falsely" cites Trump as saying that renaming New Mexico would "finally make sense" because "there's already one Mexico". The article was published in a humorous manner, however, screenshots of the headline and fake quotes were shared on X and Facebook, without reference to its satirical origins. It created confusion among people, while some believed it was legitimate news. Also read: ‘Hostile and political’: White House slams Jeff Bezos over Amazon’s move to show Trump’s tariffs on price tags Moreover, several local media outlets in Mexico also received queries from concerned residents and viewers asking if the state's name was actually being changed. After a fact check was done, there is no evidence of Trump making such claims regarding renaming the US state of New Mexico. Also, a spokesperson for New Mexico's governor's office also confirmed that no such communications had been received from any federal officials or political figures. The spokesperson said that the claim is "clearly fictitious and not grounded in any reality.” Also read: 'This is Canada, and we decide what happens here': Mark Carney's dig at 'sometimes hostile' America

Fact Check: Did Trump announce a name change for 'New Mexico' to 'New America'? FYI - New Mexico is a US state

US President Donald Trump's net worth has doubled in the last one year, securing the 700th spot on the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List with a net worth of $5.1 billion.&nbsp;
As he grappled with several legal battles and a $454 million fraud judgment, Trump's future finances seemed grim around twelve months ago.&nbsp;
However, he managed to double his wealth in the past year from $2.3 billion to $5.1 billion, according to Forbes.&nbsp;
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<h2>How did this happen?&nbsp;</h2>
Trump learned the trick that delays can be as valuable as victories and admitted that he could not afford to pay off the $454 million in cash.&nbsp;
The US president's legal team suggested an appeals court waive or reduce the bond amount. However, courts don't always grant such grace, but they did in this case.&nbsp;
The court dropped the requirement to $175 million and staved off an asset seizure.&nbsp;
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<h2>Another best move</h2>
Trump showed how he is the "greatest salesman" in American history as he took his social media platform Truth Social's parent company, public.&nbsp;
Despite fewer revenues and significant losses, Trump's supporters flocked to the stock, driving shares to extraordinary heights.&nbsp;
Although the stock later plummeted 72%, Trump still held a $2.6 billion stake as of March 2025, contributing to his remarkable wealth surge.
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<h2>Crypto comes in the picture</h2>
Later in 2024, Trump launched World Liberty Financial, a crypto project aimed at novice investors.&nbsp;
The project raised huge value after Trump's presidential election win, driven by hype from crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun.&nbsp;
His new venture ultimately added a staggering $245 million in after-tax earnings to Trump's fortune.&nbsp;
However, Trump continued to raise his wealth as he unveiled $TRUMP, a digital token aimed squarely at speculative traders. His "smart" move paid off handsomely and generated an estimated $350 million in fees with Trump's share reportedly surpassing $110 million after tax.&nbsp;
By the end of 2024, Trump&rsquo;s cryptocurrency ventures had provided him with nearly $800 million in estimated liquidity, making him a crypto king for many people.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump showed how he is the "greatest salesman" in American history as he took his social media platform Truth Social's parent company, public.

US President Donald Trump's net worth has doubled in the last one year, securing the 700th spot on the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List with a net worth of $5.1 billion. As he grappled with several legal battles and a $454 million fraud judgment, Trump's future finances seemed grim around twelve months ago. However, he managed to double his wealth in the past year from $2.3 billion to $5.1 billion, according to Forbes. Also read: 'Free trade zone': Elon Musk wants 'zero tariff situation' between US, EU after Tesla loses BILLIONS amid Trump's tariff war How did this happen? Trump learned the trick that delays can be as valuable as victories and admitted that he could not afford to pay off the $454 million in cash. The US president's legal team suggested an appeals court waive or reduce the bond amount. However, courts don't always grant such grace, but they did in this case. The court dropped the requirement to $175 million and staved off an asset seizure. Also read: 'Living with demon-possessed man': British man held by Taliban reveals 'horrible conditions' in jail, urges Trump for help Another best move Trump showed how he is the "greatest salesman" in American history as he took his social media platform Truth Social's parent company, public. Despite fewer revenues and significant losses, Trump's supporters flocked to the stock, driving shares to extraordinary heights. Although the stock later plummeted 72%, Trump still held a $2.6 billion stake as of March 2025, contributing to his remarkable wealth surge. Also read: Anti-Trump demonstrations: What led to 'Hands Off!' protests across US? Crypto comes in the picture Later in 2024, Trump launched World Liberty Financial, a crypto project aimed at novice investors. The project raised huge value after Trump's presidential election win, driven by hype from crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. His new venture ultimately added a staggering $245 million in after-tax earnings to Trump's fortune. However, Trump continued to raise his wealth as he unveiled $TRUMP, a digital token aimed squarely at speculative traders. His "smart" move paid off handsomely and generated an estimated $350 million in fees with Trump's share reportedly surpassing $110 million after tax. By the end of 2024, Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures had provided him with nearly $800 million in estimated liquidity, making him a crypto king for many people. Also read: Tens of thousands march in US against Trump 'devastation' (With inputs from agencies)

Crypto, $TRUMP and Truth Social: How 'greatest salesman' Trump doubled his net worth in last one year

President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump </a>on Friday (April 04) said that he is committed to his economic policies despite global market disruption following a new wave of sweeping US tariffs, insisting the move would ultimately benefit American investors.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, &ldquo;To many investors coming into the United States and investing massive amounts of money, my policies will never change. This is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before.&rdquo;
He added, &ldquo;GREAT JOB NUMBERS, FAR BETTER THAN EXPECTED. IT&rsquo;S ALREADY WORKING. HANG TOUGH, WE CAN&rsquo;T LOSE!!!&rdquo;
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<h2>Market chaos follows tariff war</h2>
The latest market slide came after China hit back with a 34% tariff on US imports, a direct response to Trump&rsquo;s earlier decision to impose the same rate on all Chinese goods. That brings the total US tariff on Chinese products to at least 54%, fuelling fears of a deepening global trade war.
Financial analysts and global investors have voiced serious concerns about the move. Following the announcements, stock futures fell by as much as 4.1% on Friday, after the US markets endured their worst one-day loss since 2020 on Thursday, according to Bloomberg.
In Europe, shares dropped by roughly 1% at the opening, with bank stocks hit hardest as fears grow over a slowdown in economic activity, The New York Times reported. Asian markets also fell, though US stocks have taken the most severe beating.
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<h2>Will there be a recession in the US?</h2>
Despite the market slide, the Trump administration is pushing back against fears of long-term economic damage. The president compared the US economy to a patient recovering from a medical procedure.
Trump said the economy is like a &ldquo;patient that was very sick&rdquo; and that it had to undergo an operation, but was now on the mend.
However, financial experts are not so optimistic. JPMorgan analysts have raised the likelihood of a global recession to 60%, up from 40% the day the tariffs were unveiled, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
While Trump insists his approach will help revive American industry and create opportunities for local investors, concerns over a broader economic fallout continue to grow.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “To many investors coming into the United States and investing massive amounts of money, my policies will never change. This is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before.”

President Donald Trump on Friday (April 04) said that he is committed to his economic policies despite global market disruption following a new wave of sweeping US tariffs, insisting the move would ultimately benefit American investors. Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “To many investors coming into the United States and investing massive amounts of money, my policies will never change. This is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before.” He added, “GREAT JOB NUMBERS, FAR BETTER THAN EXPECTED. IT’S ALREADY WORKING. HANG TOUGH, WE CAN’T LOSE!!!” Also read: 'CHINA PANICKED': Trump slams Beijing for imposing tariffs on US goods, says they 'PLAYED IT WRONG' Market chaos follows tariff war The latest market slide came after China hit back with a 34% tariff on US imports, a direct response to Trump’s earlier decision to impose the same rate on all Chinese goods. That brings the total US tariff on Chinese products to at least 54%, fuelling fears of a deepening global trade war. Financial analysts and global investors have voiced serious concerns about the move. Following the announcements, stock futures fell by as much as 4.1% on Friday, after the US markets endured their worst one-day loss since 2020 on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. In Europe, shares dropped by roughly 1% at the opening, with bank stocks hit hardest as fears grow over a slowdown in economic activity, The New York Times reported. Asian markets also fell, though US stocks have taken the most severe beating. Also read: Trump tariffs after-effect: Billionaires lost combined $208 billion; Musk, Zuckerberg biggest losers. FULL LIST HERE Will there be a recession in the US? Despite the market slide, the Trump administration is pushing back against fears of long-term economic damage. The president compared the US economy to a patient recovering from a medical procedure. Trump said the economy is like a “patient that was very sick” and that it had to undergo an operation, but was now on the mend. However, financial experts are not so optimistic. JPMorgan analysts have raised the likelihood of a global recession to 60%, up from 40% the day the tariffs were unveiled, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. While Trump insists his approach will help revive American industry and create opportunities for local investors, concerns over a broader economic fallout continue to grow. Also read: 'Trump not interested in delay tactic on Ukraine': Rubio warns Putin, says Russia must ‘decide if it’s serious about peace’ (With inputs from agencies)

‘My policies will never change’: Trump says it’s a ‘great time to get rich’ as $3 trillion wiped from markets after tariffs

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially joined Truth Social, a social media platform owned by US President Donald Trump on Monday (Mar 17).
"Delighted to be on Truth Social! Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come," PM Modi wrote in his first post on the platform.&nbsp;
This comes after Trump shared PM Modi's recent podcast interview with Lex Fridman on the platform.&nbsp;
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In another post on the platform, he thanked Trump saying, "Thank you my friend, President Trump. I&rsquo;ve covered a wide range of topics, including my life journey, India&rsquo;s civilisational outlook, global issues and more."
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<h2>'We connect so well': Trump shares Modi's podcast&nbsp;</h2>
Donald Trump shared PM Modi's podcast with the American podcaster Fridman on Truth Social where the Indian Prime minister praised the US president for his "America First" approach and talked about how he "connects so well" with him.
&ldquo;His reflection showed his America First spirit, just as I believe in nation first,&rdquo; Modi said.
&ldquo;I stand for India first and that&rsquo;s why we connect so well.&rdquo;
PM Modi also called Trump a "man of courage" for making independent decisions and for remaining "dedicated" towards his country.&nbsp;
"I have seen him during his first term and now as he sees a second. This time, he seems far more prepared. He has a clear roadmap with well-planned steps to achieve his goals. I also had the chance to meet his team, and I believe he has gathered a strong, capable group," Modi said in the podcast.&nbsp;
Fridman asked Modi, "You recently visited the United States and reinvigorated your friendship with Donald Trump. What do you like about Donald Trump as a friend, as a leader?"
"I'd like to share an event that stands out in my memory. Perhaps from that, you'll understand my perspective. At 'Howdy Modi', both President Trump and I were present, and the stadium was completely full. A large crowd at a political event in the US is quite remarkable," the Indian PM added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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India news: Donald Trump shared PM Modi's podcast with the American podcaster Fridman on Truth Social where the Indian prime minister praised the US president for his "America First" approach and talked about how he "connects so well" with him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially joined Truth Social, a social media platform owned by US President Donald Trump on Monday (Mar 17). "Delighted to be on Truth Social! Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come," PM Modi wrote in his first post on the platform. This comes after Trump shared PM Modi's recent podcast interview with Lex Fridman on the platform. In another post on the platform, he thanked Trump saying, "Thank you my friend, President Trump. I’ve covered a wide range of topics, including my life journey, India’s civilisational outlook, global issues and more." 'We connect so well': Trump shares Modi's podcast Donald Trump shared PM Modi's podcast with the American podcaster Fridman on Truth Social where the Indian Prime minister praised the US president for his "America First" approach and talked about how he "connects so well" with him. “His reflection showed his America First spirit, just as I believe in nation first,” Modi said. “I stand for India first and that’s why we connect so well.” PM Modi also called Trump a "man of courage" for making independent decisions and for remaining "dedicated" towards his country. "I have seen him during his first term and now as he sees a second. This time, he seems far more prepared. He has a clear roadmap with well-planned steps to achieve his goals. I also had the chance to meet his team, and I believe he has gathered a strong, capable group," Modi said in the podcast. Fridman asked Modi, "You recently visited the United States and reinvigorated your friendship with Donald Trump. What do you like about Donald Trump as a friend, as a leader?" "I'd like to share an event that stands out in my memory. Perhaps from that, you'll understand my perspective. At 'Howdy Modi', both President Trump and I were present, and the stadium was completely full. A large crowd at a political event in the US is quite remarkable," the Indian PM added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Looking forward to interacting with passionate voices’: PM Modi joins Trump’s Truth Social platform

Washington, US
US President-elect Donald Trump has put all of his shares of the Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (Parent company of Truth Social) into a trust that is controlled by his eldest son, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday (Dec 19). The Republican had transferred around 115 million shares to the trust, the Securities and Exchange Commission said. 
He did not sell the shares nor receive any financial consideration for the transfer of shares and the shares were described as a gift to the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust. Trump is the largest shareholder of the Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (53 per cent). 
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A regulatory filing said the trust is controlled by Donald Trump Jr, who serves as the sole trustee of the trust. He is on the Trump Media board of directors and “has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned". The filing said Trump now “indirectly” owns the shares and is the trust's beneficiary. 
The motive behind the transfer of the shares is unclear as Trump has revealed during the presidential election campaigns that he had no plans to sell any of his shares. 
In 2017, when Trump took office, he transferred some of his assets and business holdings to the same trust. At that time, some of the experts criticised Trump's move as the trust was apparently created for Trump's benefit. 
<h2>What Experts Say?</h2>
Dennis Kelleher, chief executive of Better Markets, a nonprofit that pushes for more transparency on Wall Street, told the New York Times that Trump's move would do little to address potential conflict of interest as the trust was controlled by Trump Jr. 
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“This is not a blind trust with an independent trustee, where people can have confidence that the conflicts of interest are removed,” he told NYT. 
William LaPiana, dean of faculty at New York Law School and an expert on trusts and estates told NYT, "The person who created it (revocable trust) can end it at any time. What you do is you tell the trustee: ‘I want all the property back'". 
(With inputs from agencies)

He did not sell the shares nor receive any financial consideration for the transfer of shares and the shares were described as a gift to the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust. Trump is the largest shareholder of the Trump Media & Technology Group (53 per cent). 



Washington, US US President-elect Donald Trump has put all of his shares of the Trump Media & Technology Group (Parent company of Truth Social) into a trust that is controlled by his eldest son, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday (Dec 19). The Republican had transferred around 115 million shares to the trust, the Securities and Exchange Commission said. He did not sell the shares nor receive any financial consideration for the transfer of shares and the shares were described as a gift to the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust. Trump is the largest shareholder of the Trump Media & Technology Group (53 per cent). Watch | Houthis Target Tel Aviv With Ballistic Missile 'Type Palestine 2' A regulatory filing said the trust is controlled by Donald Trump Jr, who serves as the sole trustee of the trust. He is on the Trump Media board of directors and “has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned". The filing said Trump now “indirectly” owns the shares and is the trust's beneficiary. The motive behind the transfer of the shares is unclear as Trump has revealed during the presidential election campaigns that he had no plans to sell any of his shares. In 2017, when Trump took office, he transferred some of his assets and business holdings to the same trust. At that time, some of the experts criticised Trump's move as the trust was apparently created for Trump's benefit. What Experts Say? Dennis Kelleher, chief executive of Better Markets, a nonprofit that pushes for more transparency on Wall Street, told the New York Times that Trump's move would do little to address potential conflict of interest as the trust was controlled by Trump Jr. Also read | Gisèle Pelicot & her scarf: some days a shield, other days a hug “This is not a blind trust with an independent trustee, where people can have confidence that the conflicts of interest are removed,” he told NYT. William LaPiana, dean of faculty at New York Law School and an expert on trusts and estates told NYT, "The person who created it (revocable trust) can end it at any time. What you do is you tell the trustee: ‘I want all the property back'". (With inputs from agencies)

Trump transfers $4 billion in shares of Truth Social parent company to son's trust

US President-elect Donald Trump has put all of his shares of the Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (Parent company of Truth Social) into a trust that is controlled by his eldest son, according to a regulatory filing on&nbsp;Thursday (Dec 19). The Republican had transferred around 115 million shares to the trust, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.&nbsp;

He did not sell the shares nor receive any financial consideration for the transfer of shares and the shares were described as a gift to the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust. Trump is the largest shareholder of the Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (53 per cent).&nbsp;

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A regulatory filing said the trust is controlled by Donald Trump Jr, who serves as the sole trustee of the trust. He is on the Trump Media board of directors and “has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned". The filing said Trump now “indirectly” owns the shares and is the trust's beneficiary.&nbsp;

The motive behind the transfer of the shares is unclear as Trump has revealed during the presidential election campaigns that he had no plans to sell any of his shares.&nbsp;

In 2017, when Trump took office, he transferred some of his assets and business holdings to the same trust. At that time, some of the experts criticised Trump's move as the trust was apparently created for Trump's benefit.&nbsp;

<h2>What Experts Say?</h2>

Dennis Kelleher, chief executive of Better Markets, a nonprofit that pushes for more transparency on Wall Street, told the New York Times that Trump's move would do little to address potential conflict of interest as the trust was controlled by Trump Jr.&nbsp;

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“This is not a blind trust with an independent trustee, where people can have confidence that the conflicts of interest are removed,” he told NYT.&nbsp;

William LaPiana, dean of faculty at New York Law School and an expert on trusts and estates told NYT, "The person who created it (revocable trust) can end it at any time. What you do is you tell the trustee: ‘I want all the property back'".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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US President-elect Donald Trump has put all of his shares of the Trump Media & Technology Group (Parent company of Truth Social) into a trust that is controlled by his eldest son, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday (Dec 19).

US President-elect Donald Trump has put all of his shares of the Trump Media & Technology Group (Parent company of Truth Social) into a trust that is controlled by his eldest son, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday (Dec 19). The Republican had transferred around 115 million shares to the trust, the Securities and Exchange Commission said. He did not sell the shares nor receive any financial consideration for the transfer of shares and the shares were described as a gift to the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust. Trump is the largest shareholder of the Trump Media & Technology Group (53 per cent). Watch | Houthis Target Tel Aviv With Ballistic Missile 'Type Palestine 2' A regulatory filing said the trust is controlled by Donald Trump Jr, who serves as the sole trustee of the trust. He is on the Trump Media board of directors and “has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned". The filing said Trump now “indirectly” owns the shares and is the trust's beneficiary. The motive behind the transfer of the shares is unclear as Trump has revealed during the presidential election campaigns that he had no plans to sell any of his shares. In 2017, when Trump took office, he transferred some of his assets and business holdings to the same trust. At that time, some of the experts criticised Trump's move as the trust was apparently created for Trump's benefit. What Experts Say? Dennis Kelleher, chief executive of Better Markets, a nonprofit that pushes for more transparency on Wall Street, told the New York Times that Trump's move would do little to address potential conflict of interest as the trust was controlled by Trump Jr. Also read | Gisèle Pelicot & her scarf: some days a shield, other days a hug “This is not a blind trust with an independent trustee, where people can have confidence that the conflicts of interest are removed,” he told NYT. William LaPiana, dean of faculty at New York Law School and an expert on trusts and estates told NYT, "The person who created it (revocable trust) can end it at any time. What you do is you tell the trustee: ‘I want all the property back'". (With inputs from agencies)

US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China.

McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature. &nbsp;

<h2>McCaul's warning</h2>

McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial."

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"We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed.

"My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage.

"I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged.

He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing."

"We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated.

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<h2>Drone sightings in east US spark public concern</h2>

The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;due to an unidentified aircraft. &nbsp;

Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones". &nbsp;

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings".

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<h2>Trump slams Biden over drone sightings</h2>

President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings.

Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat. &nbsp;

"Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense.&nbsp;

"Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense."

"I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump.

(With inputs from agencies)

US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China. McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature. McCaul's warning McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report. "We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial." Also read | Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' "We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed. "My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage. "I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged. He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing." "We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated. Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US Drone sightings in east US spark public concern The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15) due to an unidentified aircraft. Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones". Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings". Also read | US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings Trump slams Biden over drone sightings President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings. Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat. "Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense. "Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense." "I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

Unidentified aircraft over New Jersey, New York are Chinese 'spy drones', claims US congressman

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US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China.
McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature.  
<h2>McCaul's warning</h2>
McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report.  
"We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial."
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"We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed.
"My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage.
"I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged.
He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing."
"We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated.
Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US
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<h2>Drone sightings in east US spark public concern</h2>
The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15)  due to an unidentified aircraft.  
Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones".  
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings".
Also read | <a data-ved="2ahUKEwikgaq9kbCKAxX7YvUHHWajFQAQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-homeland-security-denies-any-foreign-involvement-in-drone-sightings-784335" jsname="YKoRaf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings</a>
<h2>Trump slams Biden over drone sightings</h2>
President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings.
Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat.  
"Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense. 
"Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense."
"I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump.
(With inputs from agencies)

"My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage



Washington, United States US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China. McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature. McCaul's warning McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report. "We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial." Also read | Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' "We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed. "My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage. "I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged. He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing." "We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated. Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US Drone sightings in east US spark public concern The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15) due to an unidentified aircraft. Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones". Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings". Also read | US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings Trump slams Biden over drone sightings President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings. Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat. "Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense. "Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense." "I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 13) called on authorities to "shoot down" the mysterious drones appearing across the country. &nbsp;

First spotted in New Jersey days ago, these drones have since been reported in other states. Amid ongoing investigations, federal agencies and the White House have asserted there is no evidence to suggest a national security threat or foreign involvement. &nbsp;

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<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!".

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<h2>Investigations ongoing &nbsp;</h2>

National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby while addressing a press conference on Friday, said, "We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus."

Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US

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"Upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully."

"And, importantly, there are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted airspace," Kirby clarified.&nbsp;

A joint statement from the DHS and FBI echoed this view, highlighting the lack of corroborated evidence.

"We are supporting local law enforcement in New Jersey with numerous detection methods but have not corroborated any of the reported visual sightings with electronic detection. To the contrary, upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully. There are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted air space," read the statement.

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<h2>Concerns from lawmakers &nbsp;</h2>

Several lawmakers, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have expressed alarm, citing "potential safety and security risks". In a letter to federal agencies, they also referred to "recent drone incursions at sensitive military sites in and outside of the continental United States over the past year". &nbsp;

New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer joined the call for action, urging federal law enforcement to provide local authorities with tools to counter unauthorised drones. "They also need to work closely with state and local law enforcement to give them the equipment they need to monitor drone activity. There is clearly too much of it here in Jersey and other parts of the country," Gottheimer said in a letter to the FBI, DHS and the FAA.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 13) called on authorities to "shoot down" the mysterious drones appearing across the country. First spotted in New Jersey days ago, these drones have since been reported in other states.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 13) called on authorities to "shoot down" the mysterious drones appearing across the country. First spotted in New Jersey days ago, these drones have since been reported in other states. Amid ongoing investigations, federal agencies and the White House have asserted there is no evidence to suggest a national security threat or foreign involvement. Also read | Drones seen in New Jersey: White House says no proof that sightings pose national security threat What did Trump say? Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!". × Investigations ongoing National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby while addressing a press conference on Friday, said, "We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus." Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US "Upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully." "And, importantly, there are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted airspace," Kirby clarified. A joint statement from the DHS and FBI echoed this view, highlighting the lack of corroborated evidence. "We are supporting local law enforcement in New Jersey with numerous detection methods but have not corroborated any of the reported visual sightings with electronic detection. To the contrary, upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully. There are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted air space," read the statement. Also read | US citizens in panic as car-sized humming ‘drones’ spotted swarming skies, FBI investigates Concerns from lawmakers Several lawmakers, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have expressed alarm, citing "potential safety and security risks". In a letter to federal agencies, they also referred to "recent drone incursions at sensitive military sites in and outside of the continental United States over the past year". New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer joined the call for action, urging federal law enforcement to provide local authorities with tools to counter unauthorised drones. "They also need to work closely with state and local law enforcement to give them the equipment they need to monitor drone activity. There is clearly too much of it here in Jersey and other parts of the country," Gottheimer said in a letter to the FBI, DHS and the FAA. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down'

A single post by the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election Donald Trump on Truth Social boosted the stock value of his media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, increasing his net worth by approximately $500 million, CNN reported.

Earlier, Trump Media’s stock had been declining following an initial spike after his election victory earlier in the week. By the time the market opened on Friday, the stock had dropped 42 per cent from its peak on Wednesday.

In the stock market, it’s common for traders to buy shares ahead of a favourable event for a company, only to sell afterwards to secure their profits. This pattern was playing out with Trump Media until the former president intervened.

On Friday (Nov 8), when the stock was falling again, Trump took to his social media platform and said he had no plans to sell his shares in the company. "There are fake, untrue, and probably illegal rumours and/or statements made by, perhaps, market manipulators or short sellers, that I am interested in selling shares of Truth," the former president wrote.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/had-he-gotten-out-sooner-democrats-blast-biden-for-defeat-against-trump-774831">‘Had he gotten out sooner...,’ Democrats blast Biden for defeat against Trump</a>

Following his post, the stock rebounded, climbing almost 15 per cent by the end of the day (Nov 8). As the company’s largest shareholder, Trump owns around 114.75 million shares, which rose in value from $3.2 billion to $3.7 billion after the rally. Over the week, however, Trump Media’s stock had only gained about 4.4 per cent.

In the lead-up to the election, while Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were closely matched in most polls, betting markets leaned towards the Republican, leading investors to invest heavily in assets they believed would be influenced by his leadership.

This optimism fueled a roughly 200 per cent surge in Trump Media stock over the six weeks before the election. Earlier this year, in September, Trump said that he wouldn’t be selling his shares or leaving the platform he created.

With nearly 115 million shares, Trump holds about 53 per cent of Trump Media, which brought his stake’s worth to around $3.7 billion at Friday’s stock price, while the total market cap of the company was close to $7 billion.

(With inputs from agencies)

A single post by the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election Donald Trump on Truth Social boosted the stock value of his media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, increasing his net worth by approximately $500 million, CNN reported.

A single post by the winner of the 2024 United States presidential election Donald Trump on Truth Social boosted the stock value of his media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, increasing his net worth by approximately $500 million, CNN reported. Earlier, Trump Media’s stock had been declining following an initial spike after his election victory earlier in the week. By the time the market opened on Friday, the stock had dropped 42 per cent from its peak on Wednesday. In the stock market, it’s common for traders to buy shares ahead of a favourable event for a company, only to sell afterwards to secure their profits. This pattern was playing out with Trump Media until the former president intervened. On Friday (Nov 8), when the stock was falling again, Trump took to his social media platform and said he had no plans to sell his shares in the company. "There are fake, untrue, and probably illegal rumours and/or statements made by, perhaps, market manipulators or short sellers, that I am interested in selling shares of Truth," the former president wrote. Also read: ‘Had he gotten out sooner...,’ Democrats blast Biden for defeat against Trump Following his post, the stock rebounded, climbing almost 15 per cent by the end of the day (Nov 8). As the company’s largest shareholder, Trump owns around 114.75 million shares, which rose in value from $3.2 billion to $3.7 billion after the rally. Over the week, however, Trump Media’s stock had only gained about 4.4 per cent. In the lead-up to the election, while Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were closely matched in most polls, betting markets leaned towards the Republican, leading investors to invest heavily in assets they believed would be influenced by his leadership. This optimism fueled a roughly 200 per cent surge in Trump Media stock over the six weeks before the election. Earlier this year, in September, Trump said that he wouldn’t be selling his shares or leaving the platform he created. With nearly 115 million shares, Trump holds about 53 per cent of Trump Media, which brought his stake’s worth to around $3.7 billion at Friday’s stock price, while the total market cap of the company was close to $7 billion. (With inputs from agencies)

One Truth Social post adds $500 million to Trump’s net worth

Apart from literally dodging the bullet, there were a number of things Republican Donald Trump did right in his successful bid to return as United States president. Here is a breakdown of the factors that contributed to doing what was deemed impossible: winning the White House for a non-consecutive second term.

<h2>1. Early bird gets the votes: Starting campaign before election season</h2>

Trump's campaign was not months, but years old. He announced his re-election campaign way back in 2022, as soon as the dust settled on the Covid pandemic. He established his campaign team, without allowing any of them to dominate the headlines, unlike people like Kellyanne Conway in his first campaign of 2016, who became the story. In 2024, his comms team was almost invisible, till he called them on stage to thank them during his victory speech on the night of November 5. Susie Wiles, who will now become his chief of staff, is one among them.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-cabinet-who-is-susie-wiles-the-ice-maiden-and-first-woman-white-house-chief-of-staff-774501">Also read: Trump 2.0 cabinet: Who is Susie Wiles, the 'ice maiden' and first woman White House chief of staff?</a>

<h2>2. Playing victim card on legal troubles</h2>

There was an appearance that the Democratic regime was trying to send Trump to jail over a number of cases: election subversion related to the Capitol riots of 6 January 2021, tax-related lawsuits and the Stormy Daniels affair being prominent among them. But each court appearance made him a star in the eyes of his supporters, who only grew in numbers as the cases dragged on. Trump called it a 'witch hunt', as it was pretty clear that none of these would lead to any logical conclusion, for fear of upsetting presidential immunity. Had Trump been jailed (if he lost the election), that would have set the precedent of future governments prosecuting past presidents. Trump played the victim card to the hilt, which appears to have appealed to more voters than Democrats expected.

Watch: US Elections 2024: Tracking 'Moments' Leading To Trump 2.0

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<h2>3. Not involving his family: It was always 'I, me, myself'</h2>

Trump's family – particularly his wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner – were hounded with disparaging stories in the liberal media throughout his presidency of 2016-2020. This time around, he appears to have taken a conscious decision not to foreground his family. Most of the time, Ivanka and Kushner kept a low profile, even appearing to distance themselves from the campaign. Melania came to the limelight with her book, but Trump only occasionally mentioned her on the campaign trail, and she herself appeared only sporadically with him.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2024-results-live-updates-latest-news-on-2024-presidential-election-donald-trump-vs-kamala-harris-773440">Also read: AS IT HAPPENED | US Election Results 2024: Donald Trump wins presidency with clear mandate</a>

<h2>4. Dodging the bullet in a key swing state</h2>

The biggest moment for Trump's entire campaign was the failed assassination bid on&nbsp;July 13, when he was addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In hindsight, the fact that it happened in Pennsylvania was to his great advantage, with the crucial swing state eventually giving him the electoral college votes that put paid to the election. Trump's fist-pumping and exhortation to the crowd 'fight, fight, fight' later became a rallying cry and campaign slogan/placard sign for his base. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-dont-get-it-moment-polling-nostradamus-realises-his-prediction-of-kamala-harris-win-is-wrong-774169">Also read: 'I don’t get it': Moment ‘polling Nostradamus’ realises his prediction of Kamala Harris' win is wrong</a>

<h2>5. Not talking to liberal press and not&nbsp;depending on celebrity endorsements</h2>

This time, Trump carefully chose who he gave interviews to, almost always avoiding the liberal media. He instead gave a long interview to Joe Rogan, the popular podcaster, and Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host. It helped that former Fox News host Megyn Kelly was by his side and spoke for him at his rallies, giving a different perspective to the stereotype that Trump was disliked by women.

<h2>6. Not taking part in primary debates</h2>

Trump mostly ignored his own party's candidate nomination process, not taking part in the Republican primary debates, instead focusing on holding rallies across the country to activate his base. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, his first major challenger, eventually exited. Those who came up as his potential challengers during the primaries either joined him – like Vivek Ramaswamy – or grudgingly accepted his dominance as the presumptive nominee – like Nikki Haley, who was the holdout until the last minute. Outside the party, the only non-viable yet, potentially vote-cutting, independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr eventually endorsed Trump.

<h2>7. Changing the Republican party to suit him: The Trump takeover</h2>

Over the past years, Trump moulded the Republican party on his own self. Its concerns became the same as his: fight against illegal immigration, upholding conservative values when it came to issues like abortion and transgender rights, advocating the least government intervention including no tax hikes for the upper middle class and the wealthy. He endorsed Republican candidates for Senate, House and governor races, and even some local polls, with most of them going on to win. The icing on the cake was his appointment of a family member as the Republican Party's National Committee. Lara Trump, the former TV producer married to Trump's son Eric, became the RNC co-chair in March, a crowning moment for the Trump takeover of his party.

<h2>8. Appealing to the grassroots, amplifying their fears</h2>

Trump appealed to the overwhelming fears of the white majority about illegal immigration, disruption of the family unit through increasing rights for same-sex unions and transgenders, and perceived threat to deeply held Christian values in much of middle and southern America. As the final electoral results map shows, this helped him cut into the so-called blue states, essentially breaking the votes from north to south in the middle of America, leaving the Democratic contender Kamala Harris with only the more liberal states in the east and west coasts. While Democrats felt abortion was a major issue that would swing women against Trump, it appears that many women disagreed.

<h2>9. Knowing the pulse of working class on immigration, economy</h2>

By amplifying the concerns about slow job growth, illegal migration&nbsp;and urban blight, Trump was able to add more supporters from non-white communities too. Hispanics in the country were equally fearful of the migration caravans coming in from Latin America as much as the white majority. Because one, it disrupted their lives and exposed them to racist attacks. And two, illegal migrants were competition for them. Many Latinos who voted for Trump may have carefully considered these issues before making that decision. With the African American community too, there appears to have been a shift, albeit minor. Those Blacks who voted for Trump were basically doing a protest vote against the Democrats, who they felt appeared to lecture them. Every election season, leaders like Barack Obama and Michelle Obama appeal to the Black community, even as Democratic governments did not make their lives any better. At least that was the perception among the pro-Trump Blacks, who voted in hopes that any improvement in the economy under Trump would help them get jobs.

<h2>10. Not doing too many debates</h2>

Trump never appeared too keen to do presidential debates. The only time he debated Joe Biden (he was the 'original' Democratic presidential candidate, remember?), he came out on top, not by his own performance but because of how incoherent the incumbent president sounded. To his credit, Trump was much more calm and collected when he debated Kamala Harris, a far cry from his aggressive ways during the debates with Hillary Clinton in 2016.

<h2>11. Concentrating on swing states, and getting shot in one of them</h2>

Trump concentrated much of his energies on the seven swing states: Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina. Among these, Georgia and North Carolina with their anti-Black racist history and population dynamics were tough to crack into. Georgia was also the scene of battle of the 2020 election rigging claims by Trump, so it sounded improbable that he would win there. Trump concentrated on these states during his campaign, was shot at in one of them as mentioned earlier, and eventually won or flipped all of them.

<h2>12. Appealing to young voters: TikTok generation loved him</h2>

It might sound improbable, but Trump's non-committal stance on banning TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform massively loved by American youth, may have contributed to his appeal among Gen Z. Many TikTokers and TikTok users hated the Biden administration for the ban move. At a desperate moment, Biden himself joined TikTok even amid these moves, but it was far too little, too late. Trump supporters amplified his views and stances on various issues through TikTok as well as other social media apps.

<h2>13. Embracing social media, and Elon Musk</h2>

Trump started Truth Social when his social media accounts, particularly Twitter under the old management, banned his accounts. Over the years, Twitter was taken over by Elon Musk, a 'free-speech absolutist' who did not squirm at any of the white supremacist conspiracies being peddled on the now-rechristened X. Contrary to market pundits' expectations, Truth Social took off massively as the platform to share pro-Trump and Conservative views. When Trump rejected a platform, he created his own.

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Democrats underestimated the fact that half of the electorate was logged on to a non-legacy platform and getting their information from it. Towards the final lap of his campaign, Musk became an open supporter of Trump and addressed his rallies. For Musk, it was a desperate moment, as he feared Harris, if elected, would have folded up X. Add to this the legacy media's unwillingness to endorse Harris, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post being the most prominent examples.

<h2>14. Having a lot of money</h2>

Money speaks in American politics, and having a lot of it is helpful. Trump practically ran most of his campaign out of his own pocket, with the erstwhile mass donors like super PACs not emerging as key players unlike in past elections. Trump's wealth, fuelled mainly by the growth of Truth Social was listed in stock exchanges in March this year and helped bankroll a major part of his campaign, along with some super donors. Clearly, having the richest man in the world Elon Musk by his side may have helped things too.

<h2>15. A little bit of help from Democrats</h2>

Much more than anything Trump did, it was perhaps the disarray and disunity among Democrats and the often incoherent speeches of both its candidates – Biden and Harris – that probably led many undecided voters to cast their ballots in favour of Trump. 'Chaos' was a favourite word of Trump-bashing media during his presidency, but Democrats became the embodiment of that description this election season.

The first issue was Biden's insistence on seeking another term despite pressure from his own party, a stark contrast with his public appearances and statements that exposed the weak state of his mind and body.

When Kamala Harris was thrust into the campaign, the Democratic primaries had already chosen Biden as their candidate in the primaries. That she did not have to go through the pains of the primaries contest may have alienated even many Democrats, because, let's face it, it ain't fair.

In her short and sprightly campaign, Kamala appeared out of touch with the realities of middle-class America, even as she kept on saying she comes from such a family. Her record as a prosecutor who sent many Blacks to jail did not augur well for her campaign either. 
 
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Apart from literally dodging the bullet, there were a number of things Republican Donald Trump did right in his successful bid to return as United States president.

Apart from literally dodging the bullet, there were a number of things Republican Donald Trump did right in his successful bid to return as United States president. Here is a breakdown of the factors that contributed to doing what was deemed impossible: winning the White House for a non-consecutive second term. 1. Early bird gets the votes: Starting campaign before election season Trump's campaign was not months, but years old. He announced his re-election campaign way back in 2022, as soon as the dust settled on the Covid pandemic. He established his campaign team, without allowing any of them to dominate the headlines, unlike people like Kellyanne Conway in his first campaign of 2016, who became the story. In 2024, his comms team was almost invisible, till he called them on stage to thank them during his victory speech on the night of November 5. Susie Wiles, who will now become his chief of staff, is one among them. Also read: Trump 2.0 cabinet: Who is Susie Wiles, the 'ice maiden' and first woman White House chief of staff? 2. Playing victim card on legal troubles There was an appearance that the Democratic regime was trying to send Trump to jail over a number of cases: election subversion related to the Capitol riots of 6 January 2021, tax-related lawsuits and the Stormy Daniels affair being prominent among them. But each court appearance made him a star in the eyes of his supporters, who only grew in numbers as the cases dragged on. Trump called it a 'witch hunt', as it was pretty clear that none of these would lead to any logical conclusion, for fear of upsetting presidential immunity. Had Trump been jailed (if he lost the election), that would have set the precedent of future governments prosecuting past presidents. Trump played the victim card to the hilt, which appears to have appealed to more voters than Democrats expected. Watch: US Elections 2024: Tracking 'Moments' Leading To Trump 2.0 × 3. Not involving his family: It was always 'I, me, myself' Trump's family – particularly his wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner – were hounded with disparaging stories in the liberal media throughout his presidency of 2016-2020. This time around, he appears to have taken a conscious decision not to foreground his family. Most of the time, Ivanka and Kushner kept a low profile, even appearing to distance themselves from the campaign. Melania came to the limelight with her book, but Trump only occasionally mentioned her on the campaign trail, and she herself appeared only sporadically with him. Also read: AS IT HAPPENED | US Election Results 2024: Donald Trump wins presidency with clear mandate 4. Dodging the bullet in a key swing state The biggest moment for Trump's entire campaign was the failed assassination bid on July 13, when he was addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In hindsight, the fact that it happened in Pennsylvania was to his great advantage, with the crucial swing state eventually giving him the electoral college votes that put paid to the election. Trump's fist-pumping and exhortation to the crowd 'fight, fight, fight' later became a rallying cry and campaign slogan/placard sign for his base. Also read: 'I don’t get it': Moment ‘polling Nostradamus’ realises his prediction of Kamala Harris' win is wrong 5. Not talking to liberal press and not depending on celebrity endorsements This time, Trump carefully chose who he gave interviews to, almost always avoiding the liberal media. He instead gave a long interview to Joe Rogan, the popular podcaster, and Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host. It helped that former Fox News host Megyn Kelly was by his side and spoke for him at his rallies, giving a different perspective to the stereotype that Trump was disliked by women. 6. Not taking part in primary debates Trump mostly ignored his own party's candidate nomination process, not taking part in the Republican primary debates, instead focusing on holding rallies across the country to activate his base. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, his first major challenger, eventually exited. Those who came up as his potential challengers during the primaries either joined him – like Vivek Ramaswamy – or grudgingly accepted his dominance as the presumptive nominee – like Nikki Haley, who was the holdout until the last minute. Outside the party, the only non-viable yet, potentially vote-cutting, independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr eventually endorsed Trump. 7. Changing the Republican party to suit him: The Trump takeover Over the past years, Trump moulded the Republican party on his own self. Its concerns became the same as his: fight against illegal immigration, upholding conservative values when it came to issues like abortion and transgender rights, advocating the least government intervention including no tax hikes for the upper middle class and the wealthy. He endorsed Republican candidates for Senate, House and governor races, and even some local polls, with most of them going on to win. The icing on the cake was his appointment of a family member as the Republican Party's National Committee. Lara Trump, the former TV producer married to Trump's son Eric, became the RNC co-chair in March, a crowning moment for the Trump takeover of his party. 8. Appealing to the grassroots, amplifying their fears Trump appealed to the overwhelming fears of the white majority about illegal immigration, disruption of the family unit through increasing rights for same-sex unions and transgenders, and perceived threat to deeply held Christian values in much of middle and southern America. As the final electoral results map shows, this helped him cut into the so-called blue states, essentially breaking the votes from north to south in the middle of America, leaving the Democratic contender Kamala Harris with only the more liberal states in the east and west coasts. While Democrats felt abortion was a major issue that would swing women against Trump, it appears that many women disagreed. 9. Knowing the pulse of working class on immigration, economy By amplifying the concerns about slow job growth, illegal migration and urban blight, Trump was able to add more supporters from non-white communities too. Hispanics in the country were equally fearful of the migration caravans coming in from Latin America as much as the white majority. Because one, it disrupted their lives and exposed them to racist attacks. And two, illegal migrants were competition for them. Many Latinos who voted for Trump may have carefully considered these issues before making that decision. With the African American community too, there appears to have been a shift, albeit minor. Those Blacks who voted for Trump were basically doing a protest vote against the Democrats, who they felt appeared to lecture them. Every election season, leaders like Barack Obama and Michelle Obama appeal to the Black community, even as Democratic governments did not make their lives any better. At least that was the perception among the pro-Trump Blacks, who voted in hopes that any improvement in the economy under Trump would help them get jobs. 10. Not doing too many debates Trump never appeared too keen to do presidential debates. The only time he debated Joe Biden (he was the 'original' Democratic presidential candidate, remember?), he came out on top, not by his own performance but because of how incoherent the incumbent president sounded. To his credit, Trump was much more calm and collected when he debated Kamala Harris, a far cry from his aggressive ways during the debates with Hillary Clinton in 2016. 11. Concentrating on swing states, and getting shot in one of them Trump concentrated much of his energies on the seven swing states: Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina. Among these, Georgia and North Carolina with their anti-Black racist history and population dynamics were tough to crack into. Georgia was also the scene of battle of the 2020 election rigging claims by Trump, so it sounded improbable that he would win there. Trump concentrated on these states during his campaign, was shot at in one of them as mentioned earlier, and eventually won or flipped all of them. 12. Appealing to young voters: TikTok generation loved him It might sound improbable, but Trump's non-committal stance on banning TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform massively loved by American youth, may have contributed to his appeal among Gen Z. Many TikTokers and TikTok users hated the Biden administration for the ban move. At a desperate moment, Biden himself joined TikTok even amid these moves, but it was far too little, too late. Trump supporters amplified his views and stances on various issues through TikTok as well as other social media apps. 13. Embracing social media, and Elon Musk Trump started Truth Social when his social media accounts, particularly Twitter under the old management, banned his accounts. Over the years, Twitter was taken over by Elon Musk, a 'free-speech absolutist' who did not squirm at any of the white supremacist conspiracies being peddled on the now-rechristened X. Contrary to market pundits' expectations, Truth Social took off massively as the platform to share pro-Trump and Conservative views. When Trump rejected a platform, he created his own. Also read: Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack Democrats underestimated the fact that half of the electorate was logged on to a non-legacy platform and getting their information from it. Towards the final lap of his campaign, Musk became an open supporter of Trump and addressed his rallies. For Musk, it was a desperate moment, as he feared Harris, if elected, would have folded up X. Add to this the legacy media's unwillingness to endorse Harris, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post being the most prominent examples. 14. Having a lot of money Money speaks in American politics, and having a lot of it is helpful. Trump practically ran most of his campaign out of his own pocket, with the erstwhile mass donors like super PACs not emerging as key players unlike in past elections. Trump's wealth, fuelled mainly by the growth of Truth Social was listed in stock exchanges in March this year and helped bankroll a major part of his campaign, along with some super donors. Clearly, having the richest man in the world Elon Musk by his side may have helped things too. 15. A little bit of help from Democrats Much more than anything Trump did, it was perhaps the disarray and disunity among Democrats and the often incoherent speeches of both its candidates – Biden and Harris – that probably led many undecided voters to cast their ballots in favour of Trump. 'Chaos' was a favourite word of Trump-bashing media during his presidency, but Democrats became the embodiment of that description this election season. The first issue was Biden's insistence on seeking another term despite pressure from his own party, a stark contrast with his public appearances and statements that exposed the weak state of his mind and body. When Kamala Harris was thrust into the campaign, the Democratic primaries had already chosen Biden as their candidate in the primaries. That she did not have to go through the pains of the primaries contest may have alienated even many Democrats, because, let's face it, it ain't fair. In her short and sprightly campaign, Kamala appeared out of touch with the realities of middle-class America, even as she kept on saying she comes from such a family. Her record as a prosecutor who sent many Blacks to jail did not augur well for her campaign either. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

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As the United States general election nears the finishing line on Tuesday (Nov 5), there have been reports of 'bomb threats' of Russian origin, apart from bad weather and voting machine glitches that led to delays or extensions of polling time.

The email threats were described by authorities and the FBI as 'non-credible' amid reports that foreign adversaries including Russia and China were trying to disrupt the US election process.

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There have been some arrests, amid long lines that broke records in some states as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris race for the White House in a supertight presidential election.

The bomb threats were received over email at some polling stations in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia, leading to delays as law enforcement cleared the areas.

The FBI said the threats "appear to originate from Russian email domains" adding that no threat was credible thus far.

In Georgia, a key battleground state, the bomb threats were reported in Union City near the capital Atlanta, leading to the temporary shutting of two polling stations, CNN reported citing Nadine Williams, Fulton County Registration and Elections Director.

Similarly, a station was evacuated in the state's Gwinnett County for nearly an hour over a bomb threat, local police said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2024-stay-in-line-too-big-to-rig-exhorts-trump-is-he-already-crying-foul-773701">Also read: US Election 2024: 'STAY IN LINE - TOO BIG TO RIG', exhorts Trump. Is he already crying foul?</a> 
 
In Michigan, bomb threats that were initially reported to be serious were found non-credible after a probe, CNN quoted the state's Attorney General Dana Nessel as saying.

All bomb threats were traced to email IDs with domains registered in Russia.

Some polling stations saw delays due to voter ID checking, and malfunctioning voting machines in an election closely scrutinised, vote by vote.

Election officials are seeking to prevent a repeat of 2020 when Trump claimed fraud, which he appeared to repeat already through some social media posts on Tuesday.

CNN cited Cait Conley, senior adviser at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as saying that there were no significant national-level incidents impacting election security.

The turnout has been impressive, with Michigan breaking the record that it already holds for the largest number of votes polled.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2024-donald-trump-and-his-india-connection-773647">Also read: US Election 2024: Donald Trump and his India connection</a> 
 
Sporadic incidents of violence and some arrests have been reported in Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia and Washington DC, while voting machines malfunctioned in a Pennsylvania booth leading to an extension of polling time.

Trump also raised doubts about the conduct of elections.&nbsp;"A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law enforcement coming!!!” he wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.

Massive security is in place, including snipers and drones securing polling locations, apart from 350 National Guard personnel and monitoring of cyber threats.

Security has been beefed up and troops are on standby in the national capital Washington, DC and 18 states including some battlegrounds.

(With inputs from agencies)

As the United States general election nears the finishing line on Tuesday (Nov 5), there have been reports of 'bomb threats' of Russian origin, apart from bad weather and voting machine glitches that led to delays or extensions of polling time.

As the United States general election nears the finishing line on Tuesday (Nov 5), there have been reports of 'bomb threats' of Russian origin, apart from bad weather and voting machine glitches that led to delays or extensions of polling time. The email threats were described by authorities and the FBI as 'non-credible' amid reports that foreign adversaries including Russia and China were trying to disrupt the US election process. Watch: US Election: Capitol Hill: Man With Flare Gun Arrested | Voting Extended In Pennsylvania County × There have been some arrests, amid long lines that broke records in some states as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris race for the White House in a supertight presidential election. The bomb threats were received over email at some polling stations in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia, leading to delays as law enforcement cleared the areas. The FBI said the threats "appear to originate from Russian email domains" adding that no threat was credible thus far. In Georgia, a key battleground state, the bomb threats were reported in Union City near the capital Atlanta, leading to the temporary shutting of two polling stations, CNN reported citing Nadine Williams, Fulton County Registration and Elections Director. Similarly, a station was evacuated in the state's Gwinnett County for nearly an hour over a bomb threat, local police said. Also read: US Election 2024: 'STAY IN LINE - TOO BIG TO RIG', exhorts Trump. Is he already crying foul? In Michigan, bomb threats that were initially reported to be serious were found non-credible after a probe, CNN quoted the state's Attorney General Dana Nessel as saying. All bomb threats were traced to email IDs with domains registered in Russia. Some polling stations saw delays due to voter ID checking, and malfunctioning voting machines in an election closely scrutinised, vote by vote. Election officials are seeking to prevent a repeat of 2020 when Trump claimed fraud, which he appeared to repeat already through some social media posts on Tuesday. CNN cited Cait Conley, senior adviser at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as saying that there were no significant national-level incidents impacting election security. The turnout has been impressive, with Michigan breaking the record that it already holds for the largest number of votes polled. Also read: US Election 2024: Donald Trump and his India connection Sporadic incidents of violence and some arrests have been reported in Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia and Washington DC, while voting machines malfunctioned in a Pennsylvania booth leading to an extension of polling time. Trump also raised doubts about the conduct of elections. "A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law enforcement coming!!!” he wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. Massive security is in place, including snipers and drones securing polling locations, apart from 350 National Guard personnel and monitoring of cyber threats. Security has been beefed up and troops are on standby in the national capital Washington, DC and 18 states including some battlegrounds. (With inputs from agencies)

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