Truth API Sparks Financial Ethics Debate | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Trump Media’s new Truth API lets financial firms get Trump’s Truth Social posts in milliseconds—giving algorithmic traders a potential edge. Critics like CNBC’s Steve Liesman call it unethical and unfair, comparing it to government data releases meant for equal access. Truth Social fires back, calling the backlash “ill-informed,” noting other platforms like X and Reddit already offer similar paid feeds. They argue it’s standard practice to close the latency gap for speed-hungry institutions. Launching August 1, the API is already attracting clients and expected to become a major revenue…