The Trump Media & Technology Group has granted shares valued at over $825,000 to its directors, including Kash Patel and Linda McMahon, who are in the process of securing confirmation for governmental roles. Each director was given nearly 26,000 shares as part of a stock grant, with 25% vested immediately for sale. The disclosure of the stock awards came after Patel's Senate confirmation hearing, during which he addressed inquiries regarding his remarks on the January 6 Capitol riots. Trump Media revealed intentions to venture into financial services, prompting concerns about potential conflicts of interest among its board members.