Donald Trump Jr.'s Appointment to the Board Drives PSQ Holdings’ Shares to Surge
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December 4, 2024
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Shares of PSQ Holdings (NYSE: PSQH), the owner of the online marketplace PublicSquare, soared 270.39% at the close of the U.S. market on Tuesday (Dec. 3) following the announcement that Donald Trump Jr. would join its board. Donald Trump Jr. is the eldest son of President-elect Donald Trump and an early-stage investor in the company.
PublicSquare focuses on commerce and payments rooted in life, family, and liberty. PSQ was a microcap stock with a market value of $72 million before the announcement. For the September quarter, the company reported $6.5 million in net revenue and an operating loss of over $14 million.
Michael Seifert, PublicSquare’s CEO, believed that Trump Jr.'s commitment to creating a “cancel-proof” economy, business experience, and leadership in the shooting sports industry could assist the board professionally. Trump Jr. emphasized PublicSquare’s alignment with American values and its leadership in fostering liberty Americans value.
Coincidentally, last week, Trump Jr. joined the board of the US drone manufacturer Unusual Machines, causing its stock to spike 100%. He also became a partner at venture capital firm 1789 Capital in November, which invested in products and companies targeting conservative.
However, PSQ Holdings plummeted 8.26% after hours in the U.S. stock market on Tuesday.
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