Two US media groups sue President Donald Trump over a plan by his company to charge for early access to his Truth Social posts. Filed in federal court in Manhattan, the complaint says the scheme is “extraordinary, corrupt and unconstitutional.” The groups argue the setup is improper because it could allow paying subscribers to receive Trump’s potentially market-moving statements earlier than the general public.
According to the lawsuit described by outlets, subscribers to the paid “early access” service are set to get almost instantaneous access to messages, potentially seconds ahead of other users. Court filings cited by multiple sources say the access can cost up to $100,000 per month. The groups argue this creates a financial incentive for Trump by monetizing information they describe as government-related and capable of affecting markets.
Outlets also report that Trump Media and Technology Group dismisses concerns about the product, called Truth API, which was unveiled in mid-July. While coverage largely focuses on the legal claims involving constitutional protections, different outlets emphasize particular phrases from the filing—such as “profoundly corrupt”—or the specific alleged pricing and market-impact angle.
