The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation sued Donald Trump on Aug. 12 in the Southern District of New York, calling the Truth API subscription plan "extraordinary, corrupt and unconstitutional."

The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation sued Donald Trump on Aug. 12 in the Southern District of New York, calling the Truth API subscription plan "extraordinary, corrupt and unconstitutional."

The lawsuit names Trump, aides Natalie Harp and Daniel Scavino, the Executive Office of the President and the White House Office as defendants, alleging violations of the First and Fifth Amendments.

The lawsuit names Trump, aides Natalie Harp and Daniel Scavino, the Executive Office of the President and the White House Office as defendants, alleging violations of the First and Fifth Amendments.

Truth API, launched Aug. 1 by Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/truth-social-to-offer-wall-street-firms-priority-access-to-trumps-posts">charges subscribers $60,000 to $100,000 monthly for faster access to posts from Trump</a> and nine other top accounts, including JD Vance and Karoline Leavitt.

Truth API, launched Aug. 1 by Trump Media & Technology Group, charges subscribers $60,000 to $100,000 monthly for faster access to posts from Trump and nine other top accounts, including JD Vance and Karoline Leavitt.

CEO Kevin McGurn said more than 10 customers, mostly high-frequency trading firms, had signed up for Truth API, calling it a "high-margin" product meant to create a "meaningful, ongoing source of revenue."

CEO Kevin McGurn said more than 10 customers, mostly high-frequency trading firms, had signed up for Truth API, calling it a "high-margin" product meant to create a "meaningful, ongoing source of revenue."

Trump Media said the lawsuit reflects an attempt by "left-wing activists" to "wrongfully weaponize the courts to censor him again and harm our shareholders," and defended selling data feeds as standard industry practice.

Trump Media said the lawsuit reflects an attempt by "left-wing activists" to "wrongfully weaponize the courts to censor him again and harm our shareholders," and defended selling data feeds as standard industry practice.

Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff previously urged the SEC to investigate Truth API, calling it a "shocking abuse of the office of the President" that could erode investor confidence in market fairness.

Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff previously urged the SEC to investigate Truth API, calling it a "shocking abuse of the office of the President" that could erode investor confidence in market fairness.

Trump Sued Over Truth API's Paid Early Access to Posts

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