San Francisco Sues Trump Media Over Early Access to Trump Posts
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The city of San Francisco has sued Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, alleging that the company sold early access to posts made by former President Donald Trump on the social media platform. According to the lawsuit filed in California state court, the company offered a 'Truth API' data feed for $100,000, providing real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts. San Francisco's attorney, David Chiu, argued that this practice violates California's Unfair Competition Law, which prohibits insider trading. The lawsuit describes the scheme as a 'corrupt business practice' that exploits the platform's unique access to Trump's content. The case highlights concerns over potential conflicts of interest and the ethical implications of providing privileged access to influential users. Trump Media & Technology Group has not yet responded to the allegations.
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