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American Focus > Blog > Politics > 2 Investors Plead Guilty to Insider Trading Related to Trump’s Truth Social Merger
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2 Investors Plead Guilty to Insider Trading Related to Trump’s Truth Social Merger

Last updated: July 31, 2025 10:46 am
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This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: 2 Investors Plead Guilty to Insider Trading Related to Trump’s Truth Social Merger

In a courtroom drama that might as well have been scripted, two Florida venture capitalists linked to former President Donald Trump’s social media venture have admitted guilt, trading integrity for the allure of quick profits.

Michael and Gerald Shvartsman, brothers by birth and now felons by choice, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to securities fraud in a New York court. Prosecutors allege their ill-gotten gains from insider trading related to the merger that brought Trump’s Truth Social into the public spotlight exceeded a staggering $22 million.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams didn’t mince words in his statement: “Michael and Gerald Shvartsman confessed in court that they exploited confidential information regarding an impending merger between Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC) and Trump Media to execute lucrative yet illicit trades.” Such blatant disregard for the law is a reminder that the stock market is not a casino—despite how some may treat it.

After the merger’s announcement last month, shares of DWAC, a so-called “blank check” company, experienced a meteoric rise. However, this high-flying moment was built on the shaky foundation of insider knowledge, a fact that the Shvartsman brothers seemingly underestimated. Williams further emphasized, “Insider trading is cheating, plain and simple, and today’s convictions should remind anyone who may be tempted to corrupt the integrity of the stock market that it will earn them a ticket to prison.”

During the hearing, the brothers acknowledged their actions were unlawful, with Gerald admitting, “I’ve made a terrible mistake.” They are slated for sentencing on July 17, with the potential for up to 20 years in prison hanging over them like a dark cloud, though the average sentence in federal fraud cases in 2022 was around two years. It seems the judicial system may have a soft spot for first-time offenders—if only the stock market could say the same.

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The Shvartsman brothers were privy to confidential information thanks to agreements made in June 2021, which explicitly forbade them from trading on non-public information. Yet, upon learning of potential merger talks with Trump Media, they eagerly tipped off others and made their moves before the deal was made public, raking in $22 million in profits.

Interestingly, there are no allegations pointing to any wrongdoing by Trump himself, who has yet to respond to the brothers’ admissions of guilt. Meanwhile, Bruce Garelick, a former DWAC executive also implicated in this scheme, awaits trial later this month.

‘DJT’ Stock Update

After its public listing under the “DJT” stock ticker in late March, Trump Media’s shares have oscillated wildly, fueled by fervent enthusiasm for the former president as he campaigns for a return to office. However, this week saw a dip in stock value, following the report that Truth Social’s parent company suffered a loss exceeding $58 million in 2023. As of Wednesday morning, shares hovered around $51.60, valuing Trump’s stake at approximately $4 billion—albeit with a six-month lock on any selling or borrowing against it.

The company is also embroiled in legal disputes in both Delaware and Florida with co-founders Wesley Moss and Andrew Litinsky, who claim that Trump Media is attempting to unjustly dilute their equity stake. Trump Media contends that these co-founders failed to fulfill their obligations, seeking to strip them of ownership.

Despite these challenges, company officials remain optimistic. CEO Devin Nunes stated that Trump Media is “debt-free and holds over $200 million in cash,” positioning the firm to expand its platform robustly. He added that the goal is to establish Truth Social as the quintessential free-speech platform for Americans. Meanwhile, Eric Swider, a director at Trump Media, touted the completed merger as a significant achievement, suggesting the company is primed for rapid growth.

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Reuters contributed to this report.

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