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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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George Holding resigned as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On July 6, 2026, George Holding notified Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “Company”) of his resignation from its Board of Directors (the “Board”), and the committees on which he served, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with TAE Technologies, Inc. (effective 2025-12-18).

“As previously announced, on December 18, 2025, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., a Florida corporation (“ TMTG ”), and T Media Sub, Inc., a Florida corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of TMTG (“ Merger Sub ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with TAE Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ TAE ”),”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Adopted new Bylaws in connection with reincorporation to Florida (effective 2025-04-30).

“adopted new Bylaws (the “ Bylaws ”). The Reincorporation became effective as of April 30, 2025”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Reincorporated from Delaware to Florida and filed new Articles of Incorporation with Florida Secretary of State (effective 2025-04-30).

“the Company filed its Articles of Incorporation (the “ Articles of Incorporation ”) with the Florida Secretary of State”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Reincorporation from Delaware to Florida (effective 2025-04-30).

“At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved the reincorporation of the Company from Delaware to Florida”

George Holding was appointed as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Appointment of New Director Effective March 3, 2025, the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “ Company ”) appointed George Holding as a member of the Board.”

Linda McMahon resigned as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Departure of Existing Director Effective March 3, 2025, Linda McMahon resigned from the Board, upon her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

Andrew Northwall resigned as Chief Operating Officer at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Effective September 28, 2024, Andrew Northwall resigned as Chief Operating Officer of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “Company” or “TMTG”).”
M&A Transactions

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. completed an acquisition involving WorldConnect Technologies, L.L.C., WorldConnect IPTV Solutions, LLC, and JedTec, L.L.C. for up to 5,100,000 shares of its common stock (closed 2024-08-09).

“not have any current intention to exercise those rights. Pursuant to the Asset Acquisition Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to Solutions and JedTec as consideration up to 5,100,000 shares (the “ Shares ”) of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), 2,600,000 shares of which were issued on the Closing Date and 2,500,000 shares of”
Auditor Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engaged Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP as its auditor.

“On May 4, 2024, the Company engaged Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP (“SMC”) as BF Borgers’ replacement.”
Auditor Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC as its auditor.

“Effective May 3, 2024, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “Company) dismissed BF Borgers CPA PC (“BF Borgers”) as its independent registered public accounting firm.”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Upon the Closing, the Company ceased to be a shell company.

“Upon the Closing, the Company ceased to be a shell company.”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct applicable to all employees, officers, and directors effective upon the Closing Date.

“Effective upon the Closing Date, Public TMTG’s board of directors adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to all of its employees, officers and directors, including those officers responsible for financial reporting.”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Filed Amended Charter with Delaware Secretary of State replacing Digital World's charter effective March 25, 2024 (effective 2024-03-25).

“on March 25, 2024, Public TMTG filed the Amended Charter with the Delaware Secretary of State, and also adopted the amended and restated bylaws”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Adopted amended and restated bylaws replacing Digital World's prior bylaws effective March 25, 2024 (effective 2024-03-25).

“on March 25, 2024, Public TMTG filed the Amended Charter with the Delaware Secretary of State, and also adopted the amended and restated bylaws (the “ Amended and Restated Bylaws ”), which replaced Digital World’s Charter and Bylaws in effect as of such time, respectively.”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. entered into Disputed Shares Escrow Agreements with Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company valued at 3,579,480 shares of TMTG Common Stock (ARC); 1,087,552 shares of TMTG Common Stock (Non-ARC Class B) (effective 2024-03-21).

“on March 21, 2024, Digital World entered into two escrow agreements with Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company, a Minnesota corporation, as escrow agent (the “ Escrow Agent ”), as follows: (i) an escrow agreement for the benefit of ARC (the “ ARC Escrow Agreement ”), pursuant to which TMTG deposited into escrow 3,579,480 shares of TMTG Common Stock, and (ii) an escrow agreement for the benefit of the holders of Digital World Class B Common Stock other than the Sponsor (the “ Non-ARC Class B Shareholders Escrow Agreement, ” and together with the ARC Escrow Agreement, the “ Disputed Shares Escrow Agreements ”), pursuant to which TMTG deposited into escrow 1,087,552 shares of TMTG Common Stock, which amounts represent the difference between the actual conversion ratio, determined by Digital World’s board of directors upon closing of the Business Combination (which was determined to be 1.348:1), and a conversion ratio of 2.00.”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Election of seven directors to serve staggered terms on the Board until their respective successors are elected at the 2024-03-22 meeting.

“The stockholders approved the proposal to approve, by way of ordinary resolution, the election of seven (7) directors who will take office immediately following the Closing, to serve staggered terms on the Board until their respective successors are”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Approve the second amendment and restatement to the Digital World Charter at the 2024-03-22 meeting.

“The stockholders approved the proposal to approve the proposed second amendment and restatement to the Digital World Charter appended to the Proxy Statement as Annex B . The voting results were as follows: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 26,513,797 78,749 158,587”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Increase the number of authorized shares of common stock at the 2024-03-22 meeting.

“The stockholders approved the proposal to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock to accommodate any shares to be issued in connection with (i) the Business Combination, (ii) the conversion of securities issued in Post-IPO Financings, (iii) the exercise of any Warrants, (iv) the conversion of TMTG Convertible Notes immediately prior to the Effective Time in connection with the Closing, (v) the Equity Incentive Plan and (vi) any future issuances of shares of Digital World common stock if determined by the Board to be in the best interests of Digital World after the consummation of the Business Combination without incurring the risk, delay, and potential expense incident to obtaining stockholder approval to increase the authorized share capital. The voting results were as follows: Holders of Digital World Class A common stock and Digital World Class B common stock voting together as a single class: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 26,289,547 298,129 163,457”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Remove and change certain provisions in the Charter related to Digital World's status as a special purpose acquisition company, including deletion of Article IX at the 2024-03-22 meeting.

“The stockholders approved the proposal to remove and change certain provisions in Digital World's the current amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the " Charter ") related to Digital World's status as a special purpose acquisition company, including but not limited to the deletion of Article IX of the Charter in its entirety. The voting results were as follows: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 26,504,824 86,553 159,756”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Provide for the structure of the board of directors after the Closing, split into three classes with staggered terms, and limit director removal to cause only; initial board size of seven at the 2024-03-22 meeting.

“The stockholders approved the proposal to provide for the structure of the board of directors (the " Board ") after the closing of the Business Combination (the " Closing "), split into three classes of as even size as practicable, Class I, II, and III, each to serve a term of three (3) years, except for the initial term, for which the Class I directors will be up for reelection at the first annual meeting of stockholders occurring after the Closing, and for which the Class II directors will be up for reelection at the second annual meeting of stockholders occurring after the Closing, and for which the Class III directors will be up for reelection at the third annual meeting of stockholders occurring after the Closing. Directors will not be able to be removed during their term except for cause. The size of the Board shall be determined by resolution of the Board but will initially be seven (7). The voting results were as follows: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 26,318,118 320,643 112,372”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Change the name of Digital World to "Trump Media & Technology Group Corp." at the 2024-03-22 meeting.

“The stockholders approved the proposal to provide that the name of Digital World shall be changed to "Trump Media & Technology Group Corp." The voting results were as follows: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 26,566,723 99,982 84,428”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Approve and adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the Business Combination, including the merger of Merger Sub with and into TMTG at the 2024-03-22 meeting.

“The stockholders approved the proposal to approve and adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the Business Combination, including the merger of Merger Sub with and into TMTG, with TMTG continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital World (after giving effect to the consummation of the Business Combination, " New Digital World "). The voting results were as follows: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 26,633,233 66,010 51,890”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Added Section 9.16 to Article IX designating the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida as the exclusive federal forum for Exchange Act and Securities Act claims (effective 2024-02-29).

“On February 29, 2024, the Board of Directors of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Digital World ” or the “ Company ”), with its principal place of business in Miami, Florida, approved, in supplement to, not in replacement of any applicable provisions in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, an amendment to the Company’s bylaws to add a new Section 9.16 to Article IX pursuant to which the Company selects the federal district courts of the United States of America, and specifically the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Exchange Act, Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), or the rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act or Securities Act.”
Debt Financings

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. incurred convertible notes of up to $770,000 at bears no interest maturing the earlier of (i) the date on which the Company consummates its Business Combination and (ii) the date that the winding up of the Company is effective.

“Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the " Company ") issued six promissory notes (the " Notes " and each a " Note ") to certain accredited investors (the " Holders ") for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $770,000”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. entered into Notes with certain accredited investors valued at total aggregate principal amount of up to $770,000 (effective 2024-02-06).

“Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) issued six promissory notes (the “ Notes ” and each a “ Note ”) to certain accredited investors (the “ Holders ”) for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $770,000”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. terminated SPAs with certain institutional investors valued at $530,500,000 (effective 2024-01-10).

“on January 10, 2024, the agreement was terminated in full resulting in the cancellation of the remaining subscription amount of $530,500,000 (the " Remaining Amount ").”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Ratify appointment of Adeptus Partners, LLC as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2023-12-19 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 : To ratify the appointment of Adeptus Partners, LLC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Approve convertible note compensation program at the 2023-12-19 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 : To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the convertible note compensation program pursuant to which the Company will grant convertible promissory notes to certain officers, directors and affiliates of the Company.”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Election of two Class I directors at the 2023-12-19 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 : To re-elect the two (2) Class I directors of the Company’s board of directors to serve two-year terms until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.”
Debt Financings

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. incurred loan of $500,000.00 with certain accredited investor at no interest maturing payable in full upon consummation of the Business Combination.

“On November 20, 2022, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) issued a promissory note (the “ Note ”) to a certain accredited investor (the “ Holder ”) in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000.00.”
Debt Financings

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. incurred loan of up to $900,000 with certain accredited investors at no interest maturing upon the earlier of (i) the date on which the Company consummates its Business Combination and (ii) the date that the winding up of the Company is effective.

“Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) issued promissory notes (the “ Notes ” and each a “ Note ”) to certain accredited investors (the “ Holders ”) for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $900,000”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. entered into Promissory Notes with Certain accredited investors valued at Up to $900,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2023-11-06).

“Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) issued promissory notes (the “ Notes ” and each a “ Note ”) to certain accredited investors (the “ Holders ”) for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $900,000, as set forth below: • On November 6, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $50,000.00. • On November 10, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $300,000.00. • On November 14, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $250,000.00. • On November 19, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $300,000.00.”
Debt Financings

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. incurred convertible notes of up to $900,000 total aggregate principal amount with certain accredited investors at no interest maturing upon earlier of consummation of Business Combination or winding up of the Company.

“Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) issued promissory notes (the “ Notes ” and each a “ Note ”) to certain accredited investors (the “ Holders ”) for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $900,000, as set forth below: • On November 6, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $50,000.00. • On November 10, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $300,000.00. • On November 14, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $250,000.00. • On November 19, 2023, the Company issued a Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $300,000.00.”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. entered into Notes with certain accredited investors valued at up to $900,000.

“Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) issued promissory notes (the “ Notes ” and each a “ Note ”) to certain accredited investors (the “ Holders ”) for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $900,000”
Auditor Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On October 13, 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp.’s (the “ Company ”) audit committee concluded that the Company’s audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “ 2021 Audited Financials ”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”) on April 13, 2022 (the “ 2021 10-K ”) should no longer be relied upon.”
Auditor Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“udited Financials ”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”) on April 26, 2023 (the “ 2022 10-K ”) should no longer be relied upon. In connection with the Company’s current auditors’ review and re-audit of such 2022 Audited Financials, after discussion with the Company’s management and its advisors, on October 10, 2023 the Company’s audit committee concluded that the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2022, June 30, 2022, and September 30, 2022 (the “ 2022 Quarterly Financials ”), originally included in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for such quarterly periods, and filed with the SEC on May 19, 2022, August 23, 2022, and November 21, 2022, respectively (collectively, the “ 2022 Form 10-Qs ”), included the”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. amended Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp. valued at Entered into Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 29, 2023 (effective 2023-09-29).

“On September 29, 2023, Digital World entered into the Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 29, 2023, (the " Third Amendment ", together with the First Amendment, the Second Amendment and the Original Agreement, and as it may further be amended or supplemented from time to time, the " Merger Agreement "), with Merger Sub, TMTG, the Sponsor in the capacity as its representative, and TMTG’s General Counsel in the capacity as the representative of TMTG.”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Filed amendment to extend deadline to consummate initial business combination up to 12 additional months (effective 2023-09-06).

“On September 6, 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), filed an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “ Extension Amendment ”).”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Extension Amendment Proposal to extend date to consummate initial business combination at the 2023-09-05 meeting.

“On September 5, 2023, the Company held a special meeting of stockholders (the “ Meeting ”). At the Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved the Extension Amendment extending, upon the approval by the Corporation’s board of directors, the date by which the Company has to consummate an initial business combination up to four times, each by an additional three months, for an aggregate of 12 additional months (i.e. from September 8, 2023 up to September 8, 2024) or such earlier date as determined by the Board (the “ Extension Amendment Proposal ”). The final voting results for the Extension Amendment Proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 26,913,969 284,011 172,932 0”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. amended Amendment No. 1 to the Trust Agreement with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (effective 2023-08-25).

“(“DWAC”), DWAC entered in an Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated September 2, 2021 (the “Trust Agreement”) with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (“Continental”). On August 25, 2023, DWAC and Continental entered into Amendment No.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“August 24, 2023 Digital World Acquisition Corp. (the “ Company ”) announced that it received an expected letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“ Nasdaq ”) stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “ Rule ”) because it has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023 (the “ Second Quarter Form 10-Q ”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”). The Rule requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the SEC. As previ”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. amended Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger with DWAC Merger Subsidiary Inc., ARC Global Investments II, LLC, TMTG's General Counsel (effective 2023-08-09).

“On August 9, 2023, Digital World entered into the Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 9, 2023”
Auditor Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engaged Adeptus Partners, LLC as its auditor.

“On August 8, 2023, the Company engaged Adeptus Partners, LLC (“ Adeptus ”) as the Company’s independent public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and to review the Company’s quarterly consolidated financial statements beginning with the first quarter of the 2023 fiscal year.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. received a nasdaq extension granted notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“August 7, 2023, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq stating that Nasdaq has determined to grant an exception to enable the Company to regain compliance with the Rule. The terms of the exception are as follows: on or before November 20, 2023, the Company must file its amended Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and its Q1 Form 10-Q, as required by the Rule. In the event the Company does not satisfy the terms of the exception, Nasdaq will provide written notification that the Company’s securities will be delisted. At that time, the Company may appeal Nasdaq’s de”
Auditor Changes

Marcum LLP resigned as auditor of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“By letter dated July 27, 2023, Marcum, LLP (“Marcum”) notified the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp.’s (the “Company”) of its resignation as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

Eric Swider was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On July 6, 2023, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), appointed Eric Swider, the Interim Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.”

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