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Trump Media's investors lost $2.2 billion while Trump holds $460 million stake

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In short

The social media venture generated $2.7 billion across dozens of equity transactions since 2021, yet outside shareholders have borne the brunt of its operational struggles and dropping cryptocurrency valuations. Trump Media disputed the calculated losses as biased, arguing public trading data cannot show individual outcomes while pointing to a proposed merger with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies. Meanwhile, public scrutiny has increased as survey data indicates widespread concern over the president's business ties.

Key points

  • Outside shareholders have suffered severe financial setbacks while the Trump family avoid…: Outside shareholders have suffered severe financial setbacks while the Trump family avoided committing significant personal capital to the company.
  • Market struggles for the firm were compounded by falling cryptocurrency holdings and weak…: Market struggles for the firm were compounded by falling cryptocurrency holdings and weak user growth in its core business.
  • A majority of Americans believe the president allows his personal business ventures to in…: A majority of Americans believe the president allows his personal business ventures to influence his official decision-making.

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The 52-year-old resident of Austin, Texas, had poured 20% of his net worth into Trump Media & Technology Group, convinced that a second Trump presidency would make him money.

Now, Jarzenske's investment is down 88.5%, according to a Charles Schwab statement he showed Reuters on the condition that the dollar amount not be published. He's one of the buyers who, along with the rest of the firm's outside investors, have collectively absorbed more than $2.2 billion in losses, according to a Reuters estimate. "It's been very disappointing and difficult to watch," said Jarzenske.

Trump Media shares collapsed as the company's social media business burned through cash while struggling to attract new clients - and its investments in cryptocurrencies fell sharply in value. Even hardcore boosters of the stock told Reuters they are losing hope as shares hit record lows.

The Reuters estimate of investor losses is based on the performance of shares sold into the market by Trump Media, its predecessor entities, including Digital World Acquisition Corp. and Trump Media & Technology Group, as well as insiders such as the…

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