Lawsuit Accuses Trump of Monetizing Truth Social Posts Through Truth API
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Two media groups allege Truth API monetizes access to Trump's Truth Social posts by charging up to $100,000 a month, claiming it violates the First and Fifth Amendments by funneling market-moving government information to paying subscribers; the suit notes Trump has issued thousands of posts since Jan 2025 and that Truth API now serves over 10 customers, with Trump Media defending the model as a common business practice.
Topics:business#first-amendment#freedom-of-the-press-foundation#politics-and-government#trump#truth-api#truth-social
- 'Picasso of corruption': Trump gets sued for selling $100,000 fast passes to his social posts — he's sold over 10 so far Yahoo Finance
- 'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued in federal court over selling early access to Truth Social posts ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Nearly a dozen firms are already paying up to $100,000 per month for early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts Fortune
- Media groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media posts Al Jazeera
- The Intercept Sues Trump for Selling Premium Access to Truth Social Announcements The Intercept
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