Media Groups Sue Trump Over Truth Social Access Plan
US press groups and media firms sued President Trump. They filed the lawsuit in a Manhattan federal court.
The lawsuit challenges Trump's plan for his Truth Social posts. Truth Social is Trump's own social media platform.
The plan would sell or give faster access to his posts. This access would come through a new service called Truth API.
Paying customers would get early access to the posts. Reports say the service could cost up to $100,000 monthly.
The lawsuit also wants to stop exclusive government announcements on Truth Social. It says Trump's posts often move financial markets.
This raises concerns about unequal access to market information. Two media firms called the plan extraordinary, corrupt and unconstitutional.
The service was announced in July. News reports did not include comments from Trump or Trump Media.
Key Terms 4
- Truth Social Trump's own social media platform where he posts often.
- Truth API A paid service that gives faster access to Trump's posts.
- Freedom of the Press Foundation A press freedom group that joined the lawsuit.
- Manhattan federal court The U.S. District Court located in New York City.