Robert Lighthizer exits Trump Media (DJT) board without reported dispute

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. reported that board member Robert Lighthizer has resigned from its Board of Directors and the board committees on which he served, effective March 6, 2026. He notified the company of his decision earlier in March.

The company stated that Amb. Lighthizer’s resignation did not arise from or relate to a dispute with management or the board. Trump Media & Technology Group thanked him for his distinguished service on the board.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 4, 2026

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	001-40779	85-4293042
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

401 N. Cattlemen Rd., Ste. 200 Sarasota, Florida	34232
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (941) 735-7346

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share		DJT		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share		DJT		New York Stock Exchange Texas
Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share common stock at an exercise price of $11.50		DJTWW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share common stock at an exercise price of $11.50		DJTWW		New York Stock Exchange Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.

Robert Lighthizer notified Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (the “Company”) of his resignation from its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the committees on which he served, effective March 6, 2026. Amb. Lighthizer’s resignation did not arise from or relate to a dispute with management or the Board. The Company thanks Amb. Lighthizer for his distinguished service on the Board.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibits
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
Dated: March 6, 2026	By:	/s/ Scott Glabe
	Name:	Scott Glabe
	Title:	General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What board change did Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT) disclose?

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. disclosed that board member Robert Lighthizer resigned from its Board of Directors and the committees on which he served, effective March 6, 2026. The company publicly acknowledged the change and expressed appreciation for his service.

Did Robert Lighthizer’s resignation from DJT’s board involve a dispute?

The company stated that Robert Lighthizer’s resignation did not arise from or relate to any dispute with management or the Board of Directors. This language is meant to clarify that his departure is not tied to a reported governance conflict.

When is Robert Lighthizer’s resignation from Trump Media & Technology Group effective?

Robert Lighthizer’s resignation from Trump Media & Technology Group’s Board of Directors is effective March 6, 2026. He notified the company in advance, and the effective date marks when he will no longer serve on the board or its committees.

What role did Robert Lighthizer have at Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT)?

Robert Lighthizer served as a member of Trump Media & Technology Group’s Board of Directors and sat on certain board committees. His resignation removes him from both the full board and those committee assignments as of March 6, 2026.

How did Trump Media & Technology Group respond to Robert Lighthizer’s resignation?

Trump Media & Technology Group thanked Ambassador Lighthizer for his distinguished service on the Board of Directors. The company’s statement emphasized appreciation for his contributions while also clarifying that his resignation was not related to a dispute with management or the board.

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