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Media groups sue to stop Trump from cashing in on early access to his posts

Two media organizations filed suit on August 12 seeking to block a Truth Social deal that sells early access to the president’s posts. The case raises fresh constitutional and ethics questions about whether a sitting president can profit from time-sensitive policy messaging.

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First recorded Aug 13, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 13, 2026

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Media groups sue to stop Trump from cashing in on early access to his posts

Two media organizations filed suit on August 12 seeking to block a Truth Social deal that sells early access to the president’s posts. The case raises fresh constitutional and ethics questions about whether a sitting president can profit from time-sensitive policy messaging.

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