The former President Donald Trump faces a lawsuit filed in federal court aiming to halt a paid service at his company, Truth Social. The service offers early and exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy issues.

The plaintiffs argue that the subscription service, which charges Wall Street firms up to $100,000 a month, violates the Constitution. It allegedly provides paying customers with sneak peeks at posts regarding war, tariffs, and other critical matters, denying equal access to official announcements.

Seth Stern, chief of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, a plaintiff alongside the news outlet The Intercept, expressed concern: “A president selling priority access to news he himself generates for the benefit of a private company he controls is blatantly corrupt and unconstitutional.”

Trump Media & Technology, the parent company of Truth Social, defended the practice, stating that selling fast access to traders is a norm within their industry. They accused the plaintiffs of attempting to silence the president unjustly.

Information from President Trump is disseminated by countless platforms and news outlets, many of which offer subscription APIs.

The lawsuit claims this service infringes upon the First Amendment, granting unequal access to the president’s comments, as well as the Fifth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable conditions for government benefits. The plaintiffs request the court to terminate the new service, known as Truth API, which offers marginally faster access.

The case also challenges an existing agreement where Trump Media benefits from a deal granting Truth Social six hours of exclusive access to Trump’s posts before they reach other platforms.

Even before the service’s launch, there was criticism of Trump’s use of Truth Social. Allegedly exploiting the presidency for profit, Trump is accused of similar ventures, including cryptocurrency-related activities. Notably, Trump Media has experienced substantial financial losses, with shares falling from $62 to below $10 since going public.

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, names Trump’s associates, including his deputy chief of staff Daniel Scavino and his executive assistant Natalie J. Harp, as defendants. Trump himself holds a significant stake in Trump Media, owning over 40% through a trust.