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Trump Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Scheme to Market Truth Social API for $100K Monthly

12 Ağustos 2026Arstechnica

Former President Donald Trump is facing a lawsuit over allegations of a scheme involving the sale of access to the Truth Social API for $100,000 a month. The lawsuit claims that Trump is essentially monetizing the news he generates through the platform, raising ethical concerns about the implications of such a pract…
Critics argue that this approach blurs the lines between news dissemination and profit-making.
Truth Social, launched by Trump Media & Technology Group, aims to provide an alternative social media platform, particularly appealing to conservative users. The platform's API access scheme has raised eyebrows, prompting legal scrutiny regarding its implications for journalism and media integrity.
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing tensions between political figures and media ethics in the digital age. By commodifying access to his own news, Trump is not only leveraging his influence but also challenging traditional media norms.

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