Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service
The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
Two US media groups, The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation, have filed a lawsuit against Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) in federal court. The case centers around Truth Social's new service that charges up to $100,000 per month for early access to President Trump's posts. The plaintiffs argue that this service is "extraordinary, corrupt, and unconstitutional."
TMTG contends the lawsuit is brought by "left-wing activists" attempting to censor the president and harm their shareholders. The company has previously dismissed concerns over the paid service, stating it targets businesses seeking faster data feeds.
The plaintiffs maintain that the short time frame for accessing Trump's posts, often used to announce major developments, gives paying subscribers an unfair advantage. Over a dozen firms currently pay up to $100,000 a month for the service, which delivers posts from Trump and other high-profile accounts in milliseconds. Trump holds the most followers on Truth Social, with about 13 million, compared to his eldest son Donald Trump Jr., who has around 7.5 million.
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