Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts
Summary
A federal judge is weighing whether Trump can charge up to $100,000 for early API access to Truth Social posts. The DOJ argues the posts function as a public service and the fee is not a conflict with law, while news groups contend the pricing creates unequal access to government information and could violate the First Amendment and Presidential Records Act. The court questioned whether even a one-second delay could harm the free press, and a written ruling on potential injunctions is anticipated in the coming weeks.