Trump Turns to Nelson Mullins to Bring New Media Company Public

Oct. 21, 2021, 10:42 PM UTC

Former President Donald Trump has turned to Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for legal counsel on his plans to create a social media company to battle Big Tech.

John Haley, a corporate finance and securities partner at Nelson Mullins in Miami, is representing the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) on its plans to merge with Digital World Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company that raised $283 million through an initial public offering in September.

Two sources with knowledge of the agreement, which Trump announced Wednesday, confirmed Haley’s role to Bloomberg Law.

A spokeswoman for Nelson Mullins said ...

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