Ex-Federal Prosecutors Accuse Trump Media of Criminal Scheme in Truth Social Data Sales

Former prosecutors claim Trump's media firm may be breaking federal laws by selling early access to Truth Social posts. Legal battle intensifies.

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September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A coalition of 53 former federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials has accused President Trump’s media company of potentially violating federal criminal laws by offering Wall Street investors exclusive, real-time access to posts from high-profile accounts on Truth Social.

The group filed a court brief supporting a lawsuit brought by the Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, which challenges the legality of the Truth API data feed. This service charges subscribers $100,000 for immediate access to content from top Truth Social users, including the president.

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The legal action argues that the business model could constitute insider trading and other violations, citing potential risks of corruption and ethical breaches. The case is set to go before a New York federal court on October 7, with the plaintiffs seeking an injunction to halt the service’s operation.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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