San Francisco sues to block Trump’s real-time access subscription for Truth Social posts

San Francisco sues over delayed Trump social media posts

The city of San Francisco sued Truth Social’s parent company Monday over delayed Truth Social posts made by President Trump that users can receive early access to if they pay $100,000. The city’s attorney, David Chiu, argued that Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) violated California’s Unfair Competition Law, a state law against insider trading.…

Sep 22, 2026

San Francisco sues Trump Media over alleged 'pay-to-play' Truth Social service

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu alleges the paid service gives wealthy subscribers an unfair advantage by providing early access to President Donald Trump's market-moving posts.

Sep 22, 2026

San Francisco sues to block Trump’s real-time access subscription for Truth Social posts

One of California’s biggest cities on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s media company’s right to offer paid subscription services, alleging it promotes illegal insider trading. San Francisco sued to block Trump Media & Technology Group from charging $60,000 to $100,000 per monthly subscription to those who want instant visibility of the president’s various […]

Sep 22, 2026