Trump social media startup wins more time to go public

Investors have granted a one-year extension to Digital World Acquisition Corp., giving them more time to complete the merger with Trump Media & Technology Group and list the combined firm on Nasdaq, potentially saving at least $300 million for Trump Media's social media platform, Truth Social.

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9/2/2023

Trump’s Truth Social facing a key funding deadline

Donald Trump's media start-up, Trump Media & Technology Group, faces potential failure as its planned merger with Digital World Acquisition is at risk due to multiple issues and financial setbacks, including legal challenges, insider trading charges, and a missed deadline for closure. If the merger fails, Digital World will have to liquidate and return $300 million to investors, leaving Trump's company with nothing.

9/2/2023

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9/3/2023

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The parent company of Truth Social, Donald Trump's alternative to Twitter, is facing a critical shareholder vote that will determine whether the media startup goes public or if the merger deal will expire, potentially resulting in the return of $300 million to shareholders and leaving the future of Truth Social uncertain.

9/5/2023

Trump Media Buyer Gets More Time to Complete Long-Delayed Merger

Shareholders of a shell company have approved a 12-month extension for its merger with Donald Trump's media company, increasing the likelihood of Trump Media & Technology Group gaining access to $300 million in funding for the operation of Truth Social, a right-leaning social media platform.

9/5/2023

Truth Social investment partner extends deadline, avoiding liquidation

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9/5/2023

Trump's Truth Social SPAC merger deadline extended another year

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9/6/2023

Trump's Truth Social gets a lifeline after deadline for a big cash infusion is extended

Donald Trump's Truth Social received a lifeline as a blank-check company agreed to extend the merger deadline, potentially infusing the social media platform with $290 million and $1 billion from private investors.