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Senators Urge SEC Probe Into Trump Media’s Truth API

9/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images and wealth claims on Truth Social Sunday.
He asserted he earned hundreds of billions from stocks and holdings, including a $50 billion Intel stake.
U.S. senators asked the SEC in July to investigate Trump Media’s Truth API for possible securities violations.
Trump Media launched Truth Social-branded ETFs, which Trump backs, holding Home Depot, Uber, Lockheed Martin, CrowdStrike, Exxon Mobil, Walmart and Chevron.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images and wealth claims on Truth Social Sunday.
He asserted he earned hundreds of billions from stocks and holdings, including a $50 billion Intel stake.
U.S. senators asked the SEC in July to investigate Trump Media’s Truth API for possible securities violations.
Trump Media launched Truth Social-branded ETFs, which Trump backs, holding Home Depot, Uber, Lockheed Martin, CrowdStrike, Exxon Mobil, Walmart and Chevron.