Trump’s $100K Wall Street Truth access draws lawsuit as expert warns it ‘raises the stakes’ on ethics
President Donald Trump was sued in federal court this week over a Truth Social service that sells Wall Street traders early access to his posts on tariffs, war and other market-moving policy — for a six-figure price.The lawsuit was filed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and news outlet The Intercept in New York federal court on Wednesday.According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the plaintiffs allege the Truth API service offered by the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is in direct violation of the Constitution and that information released by Trump should be available to everyone simultaneously.Trump’s deputy chief of staff Daniel Scavino and his executive assistant Natalie J. Harp are also named as defendants.TRUTH SOCIAL PLAN TO SELL EARLY ACCESS TO TRUMP POSTS ‘MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE,’ CNBC REPORTER FUMESThe monthly subscription was rolled out on Aug.
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President Donald Trump was sued in federal court this week over a Truth Social service that sells Wall Street traders early access to his posts on tariffs, war and other market-moving policy — for a six-figure price.The lawsuit was filed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and news outlet The Intercept in New York federal court on Wednesday.According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the plaintiffs allege the Truth API service offered by the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is in direct violation of the Constitution and that information released by Trump should be available to everyone simultaneously.Trump’s deputy chief of staff Daniel Scavino and his executive assistant Natalie J. Harp are also named as defendants.TRUTH SOCIAL PLAN TO SELL EARLY ACCESS TO TRUMP POSTS ‘MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE,’ CNBC REPORTER FUMESThe monthly subscription was rolled out on Aug. 1 and charges Wall Street firms an eye-watering monthly fee of $60,000 to $100,000 in exchange for early access to market-moving posts from Truth Social accounts with large followings, including Trump’s own account with 13 million followers."Trump had a right to say whatever he wants, but he can’t sell access to official statements through a private business while he uses his public office to undermine the Freedom of Information Act, the Presidential Records Act and virtually every other mechanism for transparency," Seth Stern, chief of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, said in a statement to Fox News Digital.TMTG previously said in a press release that the feed of commercial data will be available to subscribers "within milliseconds," and is expected to provide continuous 24/7 coverage and includes a historical archive of posts dating back to 2022."TRUMP BET TARIFFS WOULD BRING BACK AMERICAN FACTORY JOBS. NEW REPORT SAYS IT DIDN'T WORKTrump has previously used Truth Social as a method of direct communication with the public regarding market-sensitive information, including providing updates on the Iran war or newly implemented tariffs."Markets already move on Truth Social posts," Kevin McGurn, interim CEO of TMTG, said in a statement.
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- President Donald Trump was sued in federal court this week over a Truth Social service that sells Wall Street traders early access to his posts on tariffs, war and other market-moving policy — for a six-figure price.The lawsuit was filed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and news outlet The Intercept in New York federal court on Wednesday.According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the plaintiffs allege the Truth API service offered by the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is in direct violation of the Constitution and that information released by Trump should be available to everyone simultaneously.Trump’s deputy chief of staff Daniel Scavino and his executive assistant Natalie J. Harp are also named as defendants.TRUTH SOCIAL PLAN TO SELL EARLY ACCESS TO TRUMP POSTS ‘MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE,’ CNBC REPORTER FUMESThe monthly subscription was rolled out on Aug.
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