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.

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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

Trump’s Truth Social platform faces uncertain future as key test looms

The deal to take Donald Trump's Truth Social public is facing a crucial test as shareholders are asked to approve another year for the merger, and if they refuse, the company may never reach its envisioned value of $1.7 billion.

9/3/2023

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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

Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition have approved an extension of the company's merger deadline, giving it more time to complete its merger with the parent company of Truth Social, the social network founded by Donald Trump.

9/5/2023

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.

9/5/2023

Trump's Truth Social SPAC merger deadline extended another year

Digital World Acquisition Corp. shareholders have granted the SPAC an additional year to finalize its merger with Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of Truth Social, allowing them more time to take former President Trump's media company public.