Lawsuit alleges paid Truth API access violates First and Fifth Amendments

Two groups—the Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation—filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump and his Truth Social team, alleging that Truth API’s paid, real-time access to the president’s posts restricts information flow and violates the First and Fifth Amendments; subscribers reportedly pay between $60,000 and $100,000 per month for early access. Legal experts say there is no de minimis exception for restricting First Amendment rights, and the case raises questions about ownership of presidential statements and access to public information, with lawmakers urging regulators to review the arrangement.