SAN FRANCISCO SUES TRUMP MEDIA OVER EARLY POST ACCESS

The lawsuit, filed in California state court, characterizes Truth API as a "corrupt business scheme" that gives paying subscribers advance access to Trump's Truth Social posts before public release. Truth Social, the parent company's social media platform, has faced scrutiny over its business practices since launching. The early access program reportedly allows users to view posts ahead of their public availability—a practice prosecutors argue constitutes illegal insider trading under federal securities laws. California's Unfair Competition Law prohibits deceptive or unlawful business practices. The state alleges Trump Media's fee-based early access model violates both this statute and federal ethics rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest. The case marks another legal challenge for Trump Media as it navigates regulatory oversight of its operations. The company has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit.