Trending Now - Kevin Mcgurn Takes Over as Interim CEO of Trump Media Group

WHO:

Techmeme - Kevin McGurn has been named interim CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group.

Variety - Trump Media & Technology Group is the parent company of the social-media platform Truth Social.

WHAT:

Techmeme - The appointment of Kevin McGurn as interim CEO is effective immediately.

Variety - The mission of Trump Media & Technology Group is "to end Big Tech's assault on free speech by opening up the internet and giving people their voices back."

WHERE:

Techmeme - Trump Media & Technology Group is associated with the social-media platform Truth Social.

WHEN:

Techmeme - Kevin McGurn's appointment as interim CEO is effective immediately as of April 21st, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The company aims to counteract perceived threats to free speech posed by large technology companies.

HOW:

Techmeme - Kevin McGurn previously worked as an executive at Hulu, Vevo, and T-Mobile.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Kevin McGurn has been named interim CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, effective immediately as of on Tuesday. The company, which is the parent of the social-media platform Truth Social, aims to counteract perceived threats to free speech posed by large technology companies. McGurn brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held executive positions at Hulu, Vevo, and T-Mobile.