Trump Sued Over Paid Early Access Service on Truth Social
Summary
Two media organizations have sued Trump Media & Technology Group over a paid Truth Social service that gives selected customers early access to posts from Donald Trump and other top accounts. The lawsuit argues that the system unfairly monetizes presidential information and could violate equal access rights under the US Constitution.
Key Points
- The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Trump Media & Technology Group's Truth API service.
- Truth API gives paying customers early access to posts from 10 popular Truth Social accounts, including Donald Trump's, for as much as $100,000 a month.
- The plaintiffs say the service unfairly restricts access to presidential posts and may violate the First Amendment.
- Trump Media says the lawsuit is an attempt to block Trump and notes that his posts are already widely distributed by other outlets.
