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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court to stop him from making money off early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy on the own Truth Social platform
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Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts, including some that can move markets, on his Truth Social platform.
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Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Truth Social Service for Selling Faster Access

Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Truth Social Service for Selling Faster Access

A lawsuit has been filed against President Trump over a service offered by his social media platform, Truth Social, which charges up to $100,000 a month for faster access to posts. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, claims this service is 'profoundly corrupt' and illegal, arguing it violates the First and Fifth Amendments. The service, known as Truth API, provides a machine-readable feed of posts from top accounts, including Trump's, to high-frequency trading firms and other clients. The lawsuit was brought by The Intercept Media and the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
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Lawsuit Challenges Trump Media's Paid Access to President's Policy Posts

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Media's Paid Access to President's Policy Posts

President Donald Trump is facing a lawsuit filed in federal court by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation. The lawsuit aims to stop Trump Media & Technology Group from charging for early access to President Trump's posts on U.S. policy via Truth Social. The service, which charges up to $100,000 a month, offers Wall Street firms early access to posts that can move markets. The plaintiffs argue that this practice is corrupt and unconstitutional, as official announcements should be accessible to everyone simultaneously. Trump Media defends the service, stating that selling fast access is common in the industry.
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President Trump Sued Over Paid Access to Truth Social Posts

President Trump Sued Over Paid Access to Truth Social Posts

President Trump is facing a lawsuit filed by the Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, challenging the Truth API service offered by Trump Media & Technology Group. This service charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to posts on Truth Social, including those from President Trump. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, argues that the service is corrupt as it allows the president to financially benefit from subscribers. The plaintiffs claim the service violates the First Amendment by restricting equal access to official announcements. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have called for an investigation into whether the service undermines financial market integrity.
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Trump Faces Legal Challenge Over Paid Access to Truth Social Posts

Trump Faces Legal Challenge Over Paid Access to Truth Social Posts

President Donald Trump is facing a federal lawsuit over a subscription service that offers instant access to his Truth Social posts. The lawsuit, filed by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, alleges that the service violates the First and Fifth Amendments by restricting access to the president's posts based on payment. The plaintiffs argue that the service, which charges up to $100,000 per month, undermines the constitutional right to receive information. The lawsuit seeks to block the exclusive posting of official government information on Truth Social, arguing that it constitutes an abuse of presidential power for personal financial gain.
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U.S. Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ICC Sanctions Alleging Constitutional Violations

U.S. Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ICC Sanctions Alleging Constitutional Violations

Four prominent U.S. human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, claims that these sanctions violate the First and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The sanctions, which include travel bans and financial penalties, were authorized by an executive order signed by President Trump in February 2025. These measures were implemented following the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli officials over alleged war crimes. The plaintiffs argue that the sanctions hinder their ability to represent victims and collaborate with sanctioned groups, thus undermining international justice.
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Trump Media Sells Early Access to Truth Social Posts to Wall Street

Trump Media Sells Early Access to Truth Social Posts to Wall Street

Trump Media Sells Early Access to Truth Social Posts to Wall Street
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Trump Media Sells $100,000 Contracts for Early Access to Truth Social Posts, Raising Ethical Concerns

Trump Media Sells $100,000 Contracts for Early Access to Truth Social Posts, Raising Ethical Concerns

Trump Media Sells $100,000 Contracts for Early Access to Truth Social Posts, Raising Ethical Concerns
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President Trump's Media Company Reports Significant Loss, Plans Strategic Shift

President Trump's Media Company Reports Significant Loss, Plans Strategic Shift

President Trump's Media Company Reports Significant Loss, Plans Strategic Shift
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Truth Social Faces Declining User Base and Financial Losses

Truth Social Faces Declining User Base and Financial Losses

Truth Social Faces Declining User Base and Financial Losses
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Trump Media, Operator of Truth Social, Reports Q2 Net Loss of $238.1 Million and Revenue of $1.7 Million

Trump Media, Operator of Truth Social, Reports Q2 Net Loss of $238.1 Million and Revenue of $1.7 Million

Trump Media & Technology Group posted another large net loss for the second quarter of 2026, of $238.1 million, while the company generated $1.7 million in sales for the period. Donald Trump is the largest shareholder in TMTG, holding more than 40% of its shares through a revocable trust, according to a July 21 Bloomberg report. […]