Ex-federal prosecutors say Trump media company's scheme to sell early access to Truth Social posts is likely criminal

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53 former federal prosecutors and agents believe Trump Media & Technology Group's Truth API service is likely committing federal crimes.
The Truth API charges $100,000 for real-time access to posts from high-ranking Truth Social accounts.
The service is the focus of a lawsuit by The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, seeking to block early access to Trump's posts.
The lawsuit alleges the service is "profoundly corrupt" and violates the First and Fifth Amendments.
Former officials argue the scheme risks violating laws against insider trading, illegal gratuities, conflicts of interest, and the Trade Secrets Act.
The brief suggests criminal liability could extend to both government officials and paying subscribers.
A hypothetical example illustrates how a paid subscriber could illegally trade on market-moving information obtained early.
Notable signatories include former prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former White House counsel Ty Cobb.

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