# Federal lawsuit says Trump’s paid Truth Social access is unconstitutional

https://mins.news/en/item/20655

- CNN, 2026-08-12 22:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/12/business/truth-social-lawsuit?Date=20260812&Profile=CNN

> A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that President Donald Trump’s expensive subscription for instant access to his Truth Social posts violates the Constitution. The case challenges the paid arrangement that provides immediate access to his posts. It centers on Trump, Truth Social and the constitutional status of the subscription service.

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