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- Donald Trump could reap billions from his large stake in Truth Social.
- Trump created his social-media platform after he was booted from mainstream ones following Jan. 6.
- Truth Social's parent company could complete its merger with a SPAC as soon as Friday.
Former President Donald Trump could reap billions from his social-media platform just as he struggles to find the cash needed to persuade a company to pay for a $456 million appeal bond for a New York state civil fraud verdict.