Trump Admin Says Truth Social Paywall Does Not Violate Constitution
Summary
The Trump administration asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Truth Social’s paid early-access service for posts by President Donald Trump and other officials. The administration argues that the Constitution does not guarantee real-time access to presidential statements and that Truth Social is a private business. The plaintiffs say the service could let Trump profit from government information and violates constitutional and federal law.Key Facts
- Intercept Media and the Freedom of the Press Foundation filed the lawsuit on August 12 against Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp.
- The lawsuit says Trump uses Truth Social to announce government actions, including military operations, personnel changes and domestic policies.
- The Truth API program launched on August 1 and offers subscribers early access to posts by Trump and several senior administration officials.
- The article reports a subscription price of $100,000 per month, or $60,000 per month with a three-year commitment.
- Trump’s lawyers argue that Americans have no constitutional right to immediate access to presidential statements.
- The administration also argues that Trump can continue posting on his personal Truth Social account even if other defendants face an injunction.
- A second lawsuit filed on September 17 makes similar claims and says Trump and several senior officials have financial stakes in the company.
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