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Donald Trump could have trouble cashing in on his $2.3 billion stake in Truth Social when it frees up next month, a new report reveals.
The former president has been barred from selling or borrowing against his stake in the recently-formed Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns his social media platform Truth Social, until September 25.
However, he might not have access to that large vat of cash even after the deadline expires, CNN reports.
Liquidating his stock would cause the price to tank, Michael Ohlrogge, an associate professor of law at the New York University School of Law, told the outlet.
“If Trump were to sell a large number of shares and the stock price tanks, to some degree he would be burning his own supporters who bought the …