Trump Media & Technology Group disclosed a net loss of more than $238 million for its fiscal second quarter, a significant increase from the nearly $20 million loss recorded in the same period the previous year. The company attributed the substantial loss primarily to non-cash asset declines, with more than $190 million stemming from losses related to digital assets, pledged digital assets, and equity securities.
The company generated less than $2 million in quarterly revenue, with approximately $1.7 million derived from advertising services on Truth Social, its flagship social media platform used by President Donald Trump. This represented an 89% increase from the prior-year quarter. Operating expenses exceeded $165 million, reflecting a roughly 275% year-over-year increase. Chief Financial Officer Phillip Juhan noted during the company’s first earnings call that operating expenses were substantially impacted by price volatility in digital assets.
Truth Social’s user traffic experienced a notable decline earlier in the summer, falling significantly behind competing platforms. The company also expanded details regarding Truth API, a service offering accelerated access to Trump’s posts on Truth Social. Trump Media confirmed it had signed more than 10 customer agreements for the service, with clients identified as primarily high-frequency trading firms paying monthly rates between $60,000 and $100,000.
The company has shifted strategic focus, with interim CEO Kevin McGurn indicating a pullback from certain agreements with Crypto.com as Trump Media concentrates on its media operations and a pending merger with TAE, a fusion energy company. McGurn characterized the TAE combination as the single most important driver of long-term value. Trump Media stock closed down 8% on Monday. The company currently operates no commercial facilities generating electricity through fusion technology.
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