Trump Administration Sued Over Alleged “Profoundly Corrupt” Truth Social Post Access Sales
A federal lawsuit has been filed against former President Trump, alleging that his administration engaged in "profoundly corrupt" practices by selling early access to Truth Social posts, which is claimed to be a violation of the First Amendment.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 13, 2026 —
A federal lawsuit has been filed alleging that the former President Trump’s administration engaged in “profoundly corrupt” practices by selling early access to posts on the social media platform Truth Social. The lawsuit claims these actions constitute a violation of the First Amendment.
The details of the lawsuit, including the specific entities or individuals filing the suit and the exact nature of the alleged sales, were not immediately available. However, the core allegation centers on the practice of offering preferential access to content posted on Truth Social, which is reportedly owned by Trump Media & Technology Group.
The plaintiffs argue that such practices undermine the principles of free speech and equal access to information, which are protected under the First Amendment. The lawsuit asserts that by creating a tiered system for accessing or viewing posts, the administration, through its alleged actions, may have improperly influenced public discourse or gained an unfair advantage.
Further details regarding the timeline of these alleged sales and the specific mechanisms through which early access was purportedly offered are expected to emerge as the legal proceedings develop. The suit seeks to address the alleged First Amendment violations stemming from these practices.
No comment was immediately available from representatives for former President Trump or the Trump administration regarding the lawsuit.
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