Judge Weighs Case Against Trump, Natalie Harp After Truth Social Change
Summary
A judge will decide whether to temporarily stop Truth Social’s paid service that gives subscribers early access to posts from important accounts, including government officials. President Trump, White House staff, and others face a lawsuit claiming this service unlawfully sells early government information for profit.Key Facts
- Truth Social offers a paid API service charging up to $100,000 a month for early access to posts from influential accounts.
- A lawsuit was filed by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation against President Trump, Natalie Harp, Daniel Scavino, and others.
- The plaintiffs say the service gives paying subscribers faster access to official information, which they claim is unfair and unconstitutional.
- They argue that equal and timely access to government information is required by the First and Fifth Amendments.
- Other lawsuits have been filed by groups like American Oversight and local governments.
- The paid service also reportedly provides access to deleted or edited posts, which non-paying users can’t see.
- Trump’s legal team claims the Truth API is a private business and not official government action, asking the court to reject the injunction.
- Critics raise concerns that early access to government information can give investors an unfair financial advantage.
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