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- Departure of CEO (new) — CEO Devin Nunes departed all roles including Chairman effective April 21, 2026, replaced by Interim CEO Kevin McGurn.
Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes departs; Kevin McGurn named Interim CEO
Filed April 24, 2026 · Period ending April 21, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CEO and Chairman Devin Nunes separated from all roles effective April 21, 2026. He will receive salary continuation through September 30, 2026 and accelerated vesting of 96,721 RSUs, but forfeits all other unvested equity.
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Kevin McGurn appointed Interim CEO with nine-month term at $125,000/month plus 146,198 RSUs vesting monthly. McGurn has advised the company since December 2024 and previously led T-Mobile, Vevo, and Hulu divisions.
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McGurn previously served as CEO of Yorkville Acquisition Corp., which is party to a $1 billion+ business combination with Trump Media involving Cronos cryptocurrency and a $5 billion equity line of credit from a Yorkville affiliate.
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Two new directors appointed: Meredith O'Rourke (Trump 2024 campaign National Finance Director, qualifies as independent) and Boris Epshteyn (Senior Counsel and Advisor to President Trump).
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If McGurn is not made permanent CEO after nine months, he transitions to 12-month consulting role at $50,000/month to ensure continuity.
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Summary
Trump Media announced an abrupt leadership change on April 21, 2026, with CEO and Chairman Devin Nunes separating from all roles at the company. Kevin McGurn, who has advised the company since December 2024, was immediately appointed Interim CEO for a nine-month term.
McGurn brings media and tech experience from executive roles at T-Mobile, Vevo, and Hulu, but his appointment raises questions about potential conflicts: he previously led Yorkville Acquisition Corp., which is merging with Trump Media in a complex deal involving over $1 billion in cryptocurrency and a $5 billion credit facility from a Yorkville affiliate.
Nunes will receive salary through September and accelerated vesting of nearly 97,000 RSUs, but forfeits other unvested equity. The board also added two directors with close Trump ties: Meredith O'Rourke from the 2024 campaign and Boris Epshteyn, a senior Trump advisor. The sudden CEO departure without explanation, combined with the interim nature of McGurn's appointment and his ties to a major pending transaction, creates uncertainty about strategic direction. Retail investors should watch for: (1) whether McGurn is made permanent CEO or if the company conducts a broader search, (2) progress on the Yorkville cryptocurrency deal and any related-party transaction disclosures, and (3) any public statements from Nunes about his departure reasons.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
CEO Devin Nunes departed; Kevin McGurn appointed Interim CEO; two new directors added to board.
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As previously disclosed, on August 26, 2025, the Company announced that it entered into a definitive agreement (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement, dated October 31, 2025) for a business combination to establish Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc., a digital asset treasury company focused on acquisition of the native cryptocurrency token of the Cronos ecosystem with Yorkville Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, of which Mr. McGurn previously served as CEO and director.
The new Interim CEO previously served as CEO and director of Yorkville Acquisition Corp., which is party to a previously announced business combination with the Company involving $1 billion in Cronos cryptocurrency, $200 million cash, $220 million in mandatory exercise warrants, and a $5 billion equity line of credit from a Yorkville affiliate.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Trump Media appointed McGurn as interim CEO, replacing Nunes effective April 21, 2026.
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the appointment of Mr. McGurn as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer to succeed Mr. Nunes, effective immediately
Trump Media announced a CEO transition on April 21, 2026. Mr. Nunes stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and was immediately succeeded by Mr. McGurn on an interim basis. The 8-K does not provide details about the reasons for the departure or the background of the new interim CEO.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Trump Media disclosed a Separation and Release Agreement and new Employment Agreement both dated April 21, 2026.
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Separation and Release Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2026.
The company entered into a Separation and Release Agreement on April 21, 2026. This typically indicates an executive or key employee departure with negotiated exit terms.1.
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Employment Agreement, effective as of April 21, 2026.
The company executed a new Employment Agreement effective April 21, 2026. This likely relates to hiring a new executive or formalizing terms for an existing one, potentially connected to the separation disclosed in Exhibit 10.1. The 8-K does not identify the employee or compensation details.
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Press Release, dated April 21, 2026
A press release dated April 21, 2026 was issued, presumably providing public disclosure of the separation and employment events. The full text is filed as Exhibit 99.1 but not included in the 8-K body.
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