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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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President Trump Sued Over Truth Social Access Fees Alleged to Violate Constitutional Rights

President Trump Sued Over Truth Social Access Fees Alleged to Violate Constitutional Rights

A federal lawsuit has been filed against President Donald Trump and his White House social media team by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation. The lawsuit claims that the subscription fees for instant access to President Trump's posts on Truth Social violate the First and Fifth Amendments. Truth Social, owned by Trump Media, offers a paid service that provides real-time access to Trump's posts, which are often used to announce significant policy decisions. The plaintiffs argue that this practice restricts their access to information, which they claim is a constitutional right. The lawsuit highlights that the delay in access, even if minimal, constitutes a violation of the First Amendment. Additionally, the plaintiffs argue that the practice may infringe upon the Fifth Amendment's due process and equal protection clauses.
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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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President Trump Sued Over Selling Early Access to Truth Social Posts

President Trump Sued Over Selling Early Access to Truth Social Posts

President Trump is facing a lawsuit filed by the Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, challenging a service that sells early access to his posts on Truth Social. The service, known as Truth API, charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to high-profile accounts, including Trump's. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, argues that the service is 'profoundly corrupt' and violates the First Amendment by restricting equal access to presidential announcements. The plaintiffs claim the service undermines market integrity and allows Trump to profit financially.
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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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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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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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Media Groups Sue President Trump Over Paid Access to Social Media Posts

Media Groups Sue President Trump Over Paid Access to Social Media Posts

The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation have filed a lawsuit against President Trump, challenging his social media service's practice of selling advance access to his posts. The lawsuit argues that this subscription-based service restricts public access to important government information and violates the First Amendment. The service, Truth API, charges subscribers up to $100,000 monthly for real-time access to posts on Truth Social, Trump's social media platform.
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Trump Media Faces Legal Challenge Over Paid Access to Presidential Posts

Trump Media Faces Legal Challenge Over Paid Access to Presidential Posts

A federal lawsuit has been filed against President Donald Trump and his media company, Trump Media & Technology, over a new subscription service that offers early access to his posts on U.S. policy. The service charges up to $100,000 a month, primarily targeting Wall Street firms. The lawsuit, filed by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, argues that this practice is unconstitutional, as it restricts equal access to government information. The service, known as Truth API, has been criticized for allowing financial entities to gain an advantage by accessing market-sensitive information before the general public.
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President Trump Sued Over $100k Early Access Scheme on Truth Social

President Trump Sued Over $100k Early Access Scheme on Truth Social

President Donald Trump is facing a lawsuit filed by The Intercept in the Southern District of New York, challenging a new service offered by his company, Trump Media. The service, known as Truth API, charges $100,000 per month for early access to Trump's posts on Truth Social, a platform he owns. The lawsuit claims this service is unconstitutional, arguing it restricts public access to government information and violates the First and Fifth Amendments. The service allows financial players to access market-moving information before the public, which The Intercept describes as a 'profoundly corrupt' scheme. The lawsuit also names Trump's deputy chief of staff, Daniel Scavino, and executive assistant, Natalie Harp, as defendants.
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President Trump Sued Over Truth Social's Premium Access Service

President Trump Sued Over Truth Social's Premium Access Service

President Trump is facing a lawsuit from two media organizations over a new service on his social media platform, Truth Social, which offers faster access to his posts for a fee of up to $100,000 a month. The lawsuit, filed by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, claims that this service violates the First and Fifth Amendments by providing preferential access to government information. The service, known as Truth API, is marketed to high-frequency trading firms, potentially giving them an advantage in financial markets. Critics argue that this monetization of presidential communications is unprecedented and raises ethical concerns about the intersection of Trump's private business interests and his public office.
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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