PomegraTrump Media Stock Plunges 24.5% as Democrats Eye Crypto Probes
Why did Trump Media stock plunge 24.5%?
Trump Media (DJT) stock fell 24.5% to $4.49 on Wednesday after Democrats won Congress, raising fears of probes into Trump family deals such as World Liberty Financial's crypto ventures.
Key numbers
| Trump Media (DJT) close | $4.49-24.5% in one day |
|---|---|
| Trump Media YTD | -66%since end of 2025 |
| TRUMP coin | $1.25-17.6% |
| WLFI token | $0.048-4% (per [6]) |
| Trump family crypto earnings | $2.3B+Reuters estimate since 2025 |
What happened
Trump Media (DJT) stock fell 24.5% to $4.49 on Wednesday after Democrats won Congress, raising fears of probes into Trump family deals such as World Liberty Financial's crypto ventures. Democrats now control Congress and plan to investigate Trump family business deals, starting with crypto ventures like World Liberty Financial. Incoming House Oversight chair Robert Garcia posted "Lawyer up," and inquiries could begin as early as February. The TRUMP coin, a digital token, fell about 17% to 19% to roughly $1.25, and the WLFI token slid about 4%.
Why it matters
Trump Media (DJT) shows how tightly some investors link Trump-tied stocks and coins to politics: they fell sharply while Bitcoin rose about 4% to $80,500. Investigations bring subpoenas and public hearings but cannot pass laws, because Trump can veto bills. Analysts also say a proposed set of federal crypto rules, the Clarity Act, will likely stall.
Who this affects
- MarketmixedMedium impact
- Trump-linked assets sold off while Bitcoin rose.
- CompanybearishHigh impact
- Trump Media shareholders lost nearly a quarter in a day.
- CompetitorsmixedLow impact
- Other Trump-linked tokens fell; broader crypto held up.
- IndustrybearishMedium impact
- Crypto firms face tougher rules and Trump-linked scrutiny.
Trump Media vs TRUMP Coin, World Liberty Financial, Bitcoin
| Trump MediaDJT:NASDAQ | $4.49 | -24.5% | -93% to -97% |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMP coinTRUMP | $1.25–$1.33 | -17% to -19% | -98% |
| World Liberty FinancialWLFI | $0.047–$0.048 | -4% to -7% | -86% |
| BitcoinBTC | $80,500 | +4% | — |
As of 2026-11-05
How we got here
Democrats win House and Senate; Rep. Garcia posts "Lawyer up" at 3:18 a.m.
Trump Media closes down 24.5% at $4.49, near a record low
TRUMP coin trades near $1.25–$1.33, down 17–19%; WLFI slips about 4–7%
What to watch
- New Congress takes office, giving Democrats subpoena power over Trump family business deals2027-01
- First House Oversight inquiries into Trump family crypto ventures could begin2027-02
- Whether the Clarity Act crypto bill advances or stalls under Democratic control2027
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