TRUMP MEDIA NAMES KEVIN McGURN AS INTERIM CEO

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WED, APR 22, 2026

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Trump Media & Technology Group has appointed Kevin McGurn as interim CEO effective immediately. McGurn brings experience from senior roles at Hulu, Vevo, and T-Mobile.

McGurn's appointment marks a leadership change for the parent company of Truth Social, the social media platform launched by former President Donald Trump. The executive's background spans streaming and telecommunications. At Hulu, he held a senior position within the Disney-owned streaming service. He also served as an executive at Vevo, the music video platform, and spent time in a leadership capacity at T-Mobile, the wireless carrier. Trump Media & Technology Group operates Truth Social alongside other business ventures. The company has undergone several leadership transitions since its founding. McGurn's appointment as interim CEO suggests the company is in a transitional period regarding its top executive role. Details regarding the circumstances of the interim appointment and potential permanent successor searches were not immediately disclosed.

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