Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts?
Trump Media has introduced a high-priced subscription service on Truth Social that allows users to see posts from prominent accounts slightly before the general public. The service costs up to $100,000 per month, raising questions about the monetization of political influence.
Why it matters
It raises ethical and legal questions regarding the commercialization of political discourse and potential preferential access to public figures.
Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts? Close President Donald Trump's media company has launched a paid subscription service on Truth Social that offers users access to posts from the website's most prominent accounts milliseconds before they appear to the general public. While the company's announcement does not specifically mention the US president's account, his is the most popular on the site, with more than 13 million followers.
The service reportedly costs up to $100,000 (£74,170) per month, with a lower-priced $60,000 (£44,679) option also available.
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