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politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Federal Suit Challenges Trump's Paid Truth Social Access Scheme

The Freedom of the Press Foundation and The Intercept have filed a federal lawsuit in New York against President Donald Trump and his staff, alleging that the sale of early access to his Truth Social posts violates the First and Fifth Amendments. The plaintiffs argue that charging up to $100,000 monthly for advance notifications of government policy announcements creates an unconstitutional paywall for public information. Trump Media defends the service, known as Truth API, as a standard industry practice for delivering machine-readable feeds, while critics highlight the potential for market manipulation and the erosion of equal access to presidential communications.

via Freedom of the Press Foundation|

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legal2 months ago•335 min saved

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.

via CNN|

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