President Donald Trump was sued on August 12, 2024 over Truth API, a subscription service that charges up to $100,000 per month for early access to his posts and those of other high-profile Truth Social users. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation targets Trump, two of his aides, and the Executive Office of the President.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump has been sued over a subscription service called Truth API that charges up to $100,000 per month for early access to his posts on Truth Social. The lawsuit was filed by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation in New York District Court.
- Lawsuit targets Truth API offering paid early access to Trump's posts
- Service launched August 1, charges $60K-$100K per month
- Plaintiffs argue it violates First Amendment rights by selling privileged access to presidential statements
- Truth Social has become a platform for market-moving policy announcements
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High ConsensusAll 12 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawsuit Filing Date | Broad Agreement | August 12, 2024 | |
| Truth Api Launch Date | Broad Agreement | Launched on August 1, 2024. | |
| Number Of Customer Agreements Signed For Truth Api | Broad Agreement | More than 10 customer agreements have been signed. | |
| Truth Api Subscription Cost | Broad Agreement | $60,000 to $100,000 per month. |
Lawsuit Filing Date
Broad AgreementAugust 12, 2024
Truth Api Launch Date
Broad AgreementLaunched on August 1, 2024.
Number Of Customer Agreements Signed For Truth Api
Broad AgreementMore than 10 customer agreements have been signed.
Truth Api Subscription Cost
Broad Agreement$60,000 to $100,000 per month.
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The service provides paying subscribers faster access to posts from 10 high-profile Truth Social accounts including Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The plaintiffs argue that this arrangement violates First Amendment rights by allowing Trump to trade public statements for money, calling it 'profoundly corrupt' because he stands to gain financially when subscribers sign up.
Truth API was launched on August 1 and has already signed more than 10 customer agreements with high-frequency trading firms paying rates of $60,000 to $100,000 per month. According to CNBC, Trump owns about 52.1% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group which is now worth around $1 billion due to stock declines.
The lawsuit seeks to block the White House from posting official government announcements exclusively on Truth Social while this paid feed exists. The case highlights broader concerns about government officials profiting from insider information, with experts calling for a broader law to address such issues.
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