Media groups are suing President Trump for selling early access to his Truth Social posts costing $100K. Brendan Ballou, who is representing the plaintiffs, and Chief of Editorial at Freedom of the Press Foundation Kirstin McCudden, one of the plaintiffs, join Peter Alexander to explain more on their case.
AI:Legal combat has erupted as media organizations sue Donald Trump for allegedly profiting from official information via Truth Social's $100,000 premium access scheme. Plaintiffs represented by lawyer Brendan Ballou and Freedom of the Press Foundation’s Kirstin McCudden argue that selling expedited access to presidential communications constitutes a profound corruption of office. While the left-wing press scrambles to frame this as a legal crisis regarding public information, they ignore the fundamental reality that these private entities are merely seeking to monetize digital interactions in an era where traditional media outlets have failed the people.Open
Truth Social traffic has plunged while other social media platforms continue to see their numbers climb. This comes as President Trump is being sued over his plan to sell early access to his Truth Social posts. MS NOW Business Analyst Ron Insana and University of Michigan Professor of Public Policy Betsey Stevenson join Antonia Hylton to weigh in.
AI:President Trump is facing legal action and intense scrutiny following plans to sell premium, early access to his Truth Social posts, a move that critics and academics are labeling as a corrupt monetization of official government communication. While mainstream outlets focus on the alleged legality of selling public data through a private company, this initiative follows a pattern of recent litigation regarding how Trump manages information flow across his digital platforms. Despite declining traffic on Truth Social compared to other social media giants, the administration is moving forward with these vanity-driven access schemes, prompting experts to warn that such practices undermine the transparency required for official government…Open
Free press groups say selling access to Trump's posts is "unconstitutional."
AI:President Trump and his aides are facing a lawsuit in federal court following allegations that they engaged in a corrupt scheme by selling premium early access to Truth Social posts for as much as $100,000. Free press advocacy groups have filed the suit, claiming the practice is unconstitutional because it allows private entities to pay for expedited access to information involving official government business and presidential communications. This legal challenge follows similar patterns of scrutiny regarding how Trump manages his media presence and information flow during his second term.Open
The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump Media executives say they have signed up more than 10 customers.
AI:A federal lawsuit has been filed against President Trump and his media company, alleging that the sale of premium API services providing expedited access to Truth Social posts violates the Constitution. While legal challengers argue that charging for early access to information related to a sitting president's communications is improper, Trump Media executives have confirmed the service's growing traction with over ten customers already signed up for the specialized data feed.Open
According to the company, the service provides a licensed, real-time feed designed for organizations that rely on rapid access to information. Firms pay between $60,000 and $100,000 per month for the service.
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A Judicial Watch lawsuit seeks details about an FBI “burn bag” records room containing roughly 2 million records; the FBI says processing the material at 500 pages per month could take about 158 years. Chris Farrell, director of investigations and research at Judicial Watch, and former FBI Special Agent Jonathan Gilliam join Catherine Herridge on “Katie Pavlich Tonight” to discuss the development. "Katie Pavlich Tonight" offers a conservative take on the day’s events while welcoming all viewpoints. The goal: cutting through left-right bias in pursuit of plain facts and honest analysis.
