'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued over selling early access to Truth Social posts
Free press groups say selling access to Trump's posts is "unconstitutional."
Where: Iran, Colorado, New York
Exact coordinates
iran: 32.430, 53.690
colorado: 39.550, -105.780
new york: 40.710, -74.010
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What might happen next? AI-generated
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Unresolved 35% Immediate Dismissal by Court
The court summarily dismisses the lawsuit on procedural grounds, ruling that the contract terms regarding access are private business arrangements and not a violation of the First Amendment. This allows Trump to continue the revenue stream without immediate legal threat.
Watch for: Federal judge issues an order dismissing the lawsuit citing 'contractual autonomy' · ABC News reports the court ruling on the Truth Social access case
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Unresolved 30% Settlement Negotiations Initiated
Fearing prolonged public litigation, legal teams from both sides agree to a confidential settlement before a ruling is issued. The settlement likely involves a small financial payment and a slight alteration to the terms of access for future subscribers.
Watch for: ABC News confirms 'settlement talks' between the plaintiffs and Trump's legal team · A financial filing shows a specific settlement payment amount being disbursed
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Unresolved 25% Temporary Injunction Granted Against Sales
The free press groups successfully argue the immediate potential harm to free speech outweighs the defendant's arguments, leading the court to temporarily freeze the sales of early access posts. This forces a pause on the monetization of the content.
Watch for: Court documents confirm a temporary injunction halting 'premium access' sales · Truth Social issues an official statement announcing a temporary suspension of the feature
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Unresolved 10% Counter-Suit Filed by Trump
Trump's legal team views the lawsuit as a politically motivated attack and immediately files a retaliatory lawsuit against the plaintiff group, alleging defamation or tortious interference. This significantly escalates the public legal battle.
Watch for: Official court filing confirms a counterclaim against the plaintiff organizations · Trump's legal counsel issues a statement condemning the lawsuit as 'lawfare'
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