Trump Media’s investors lost $2.2 billion while Trump holds $460 million stake
Outside investors in Trump Media & Technology Group have absorbed more than $2.2 billion in losses as shares tumbled to a record low, while Donald Trump's 114.75 million shares were valued at about $460 million at Thursday's closing price of $4.02. The stock has plunged roughly 93% from its peak, erasing billions in paper wealth for retail shareholders who bought in after the company's 2024 merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp.
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- ✓ Trump Media's outside investors have collectively lost more than $2.2 billion as shares plunged.
- ✓ Donald Trump holds 114.75 million shares valued at approximately $460 million at the $4.02 closing price.
- ✓ The stock has declined roughly 93% from its peak.
- ✓ Trump received his shares in 2024 without paying cash as part of the merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp.
What changed
DJT shares fell to a new all-time low of $4.02 on Thursday, driving total outside-investor losses past $2.2 billion while Trump's stake remained valued at roughly $460 million.
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Trump Media investors lose $2.2 billion as DJT stock hits record low
Outside investors in Trump Media & Technology Group have absorbed more than $2.2 billion in losses as shares tumbled to a record low, while Donald Trump's 114.75 million shares were valued at about $460 million at Thursday's closing price of $4.02. The stock has plunged roughly 93% from its peak, erasing billions in paper wealth for retail shareholders who bought in after the company's 2024 merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp.
Why it matters
The collapse follows the U.S. midterm elections and reflects broader skepticism about Truth Social's user growth and revenue prospects. Trump received his stake without cash investment as part of the SPAC merger, insulating him from the initial capital risk borne by outside shareholders. The divergence between the former president's paper wealth and retail losses has drawn scrutiny from market analysts and supporters alike.
What is confirmed
- Trump Media's outside investors have collectively lost more than $2.2 billion as shares plunged.
- Donald Trump holds 114.75 million shares valued at approximately $460 million at the $4.02 closing price.
- The stock has declined roughly 93% from its peak.
- Trump received his shares in 2024 without paying cash as part of the merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp.
Still unconfirmed
- Some Trump supporters are questioning their investment amid the sustained decline.
What to watch next
- SEC filings for any changes in Trump's beneficial ownership or lock-up status
- Quarterly earnings report for user metrics and revenue trends
- Potential share unlocks or insider sales that could pressure the stock further
confidence 92%Sources used for this update (11)
- The New York Times — Trump Media’s Shares Fall to Record Low After Midterms
- WSJ — Trump’s Memecoin Sinks to All-Time Low
- Forbes — Trump’s Net Worth Tumbles Over $200 Million As DJT Stock Plunges
- Reuters — Trump Media’s investors lost $2.2 billion while Trump holds $460 million stake
- www.nbcnews.com — Trump Media’s investors lost $2.2 billion while president holds $460 million stake
- Yahoo Finance — Trump Media And Technology Group (DJT) Stock Looks Overvalued Despite A 93% Slide
- NBC News — Trump Media’s investors lost $2.2 billion while president holds $460 million stake
- journalrecord.com — Trump Media investors face $2.2 billion in losses
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