San Francisco sues Trump Media for selling early access to Trump posts

The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of the social media platform Truth Social. The legal action, initiated in a California state court, centers on allegations that the company engaged in a corrupt business scheme by selling early access to posts made by former President Donald Trump. According to the complaint, this practice violates California's Unfair Competition Law. The lawsuit claims that by monetizing exclusive access to political content through its API feed, the company has bypassed fair market practices. Trump Media has not yet issued a formal response to these specific allegations. This case highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the business models of social media platforms and the intersection of political influence and digital monetization strategies.