Trump Media appoints former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to board; Kash Patel resigns as FBI Director

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

David Bernhardt appointed to TMTG board, replacing Kash Patel who resigned upon Senate confirmation as FBI Director.
Bernhardt served as 53rd U.S. Interior Secretary (2019-2021) with over a decade at the department.
CEO Devin Nunes thanked Patel for contributions and noted Bernhardt's background will aid M&A exploration.
Board determined Bernhardt qualifies as independent director under Nasdaq and Sarbanes-Oxley standards.
Bernhardt will receive standard prorated cash retainer and equity compensation for non-employee directors.

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Departed

Kashyap Patel

Director

DJT · Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

Effective: 2025-02-20
Filed: February 20, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On February 20, 2025, Kashyap “Kash” Patel resigned from the Board, upon his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Appointed

David Bernhardt

Director

DJT · Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

Effective: 2025-02-20
Filed: February 20, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On February 20, 2025, the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “ Company ”) appointed David Bernhardt as a member of the Board.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Kashyap Patel resigned as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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On February 20, 2025, Kashyap “Kash” Patel resigned from the Board, upon his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

David Bernhardt was appointed as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On February 20, 2025, the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “ Company ”) appointed David Bernhardt as a member of the Board.

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