Donald Trump’s Truth Social opens new avenue for conflicts of interest

When former President Donald Trump’s social media company went public this week, supporters and investors betting on Trump’s political success helped drive the value of a loss-making firm through the roof. Trump ended the first day of public trading $4.6 billion richer on paper.

If Trump is elected president, it may not be the last time the company is used as a vehicle to benefit Trump’s pocketbook, experts said.