Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI

Trump Media, the social media firm associated with former President Donald Trump, is merging with TAE Technologies, a nuclear fusion company, in a deal valued at over $6 billion. The merger aims to create the world’s first utility-scale fusion power plant capable of meeting the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers as well as broader energy markets. Upon closing, the combined entity will be named Trump Media and Technology Group, serving as a holding company for ventures including the Truth Social platform and various TAE projects.

This strategic move positions Trump Media in the clean energy sector and aligns its growth with the expanding AI industry, which faces significant electricity demand challenges. Fusion power promises a potentially limitless, clean energy source without the long-lived radioactive waste associated with traditional nuclear fission reactors. TAE Technologies has backing from investors including Google and has been working on proprietary fusion technologies that integrate advanced algorithms, including AI and machine learning, to accelerate fusion research and development.

The companies plan to seek regulatory approvals quickly and aim to begin plant siting by the end of 2026. This merger reflects growing interest from diverse industries in fusion energy as they seek sustainable power solutions to fuel AI and technological innovation. It also signals a new chapter for Trump Media, diversifying its portfolio beyond social media into advanced energy innovation.