Truth Social Rockets After Bold Nuclear Fusion Pivot

Truth Social ( (DJT) ) has risen by 53.82%. Read on to learn why.

Truth Social’s parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has seen its stock soar 53.82% over the past week as investors piled into the name following an unexpected and dramatic strategic pivot. Despite a tough year-to-date performance of -56.32% and a prevailing “Sell” technical signal, the sudden rally reflects renewed speculation that the company could reinvent itself well beyond its core social media platform.

The catalyst was the surprise announcement of a more than $6 billion stock-for-stock merger with nuclear fusion developer TAE Technologies. The deal would effectively transform Truth Social’s parent into a hybrid social media and energy company, with TAE becoming a wholly owned subsidiary and each side’s shareholders expected to own roughly half of the combined entity. The companies plan to develop utility-scale fusion plants aimed at powering artificial intelligence infrastructure as early as 2026, a narrative that has resonated with traders seeking exposure to high‑growth energy and AI themes.

Structurally, the transaction underscores the scale of the gamble: TMTG has agreed to provide TAE with at least $200 million, and up to $300 million, in interim funding through an unsecured convertible note, while both parties face reciprocal $90 million termination fees if the deal collapses. The merger still requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, and the stock remains volatile, but the bold move into fusion energy has temporarily overshadowed Truth Social’s shaky fundamentals and ignited a speculative surge in DJT shares over the past week.