San Francisco sues Trump Media for selling early access to Trump posts
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San Francisco is suing the Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company behind Truth Social, for selling early access to President Donald Trump's posts on the social media site. The lawsuit, filed today in California state court, alleges that the Truth API feed is a "corrupt business scheme" t
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Caption: San Francisco's tech-savvy community stands in solidarity, bewildered by Trump's online schemes.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing tensions between tech companies and government entities, particularly in how they handle sensitive information and user data. It also underscores the growing scrutiny of social media platforms that allegedly favor or exploit direct access to political figures.
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Panel 1
Alex, holding a clipboard and looking very hopeful, is seen in a San Francisco park, surrounded by colorful balloons. Sam, with his usual deadpan face, leans in to peer.
Alex: I've got it solved! We can make a game where players hack into Trump's social media to get his early posts. It'll make us rich and win this lawsuit in no time!
Sam: Interesting idea, Alex. But would it really be better than suing Trump himself for violating our privacy rights?
Panel 2
A photo of a chaotic, futuristic cityscape appears in the background, with Robin, who looks like a chaotic, unpredictable force, zooming through the air.
Narrator: Hey, Alex! What if we just let the Trump Media tech guys figure out their own problems? Let's create a fun, playful social media site for everyone, and see if they like that better.
Panel 3
Alex, looking hopeful but slightly confused, points to the cityscape,
Alex: So that's my new plan? I’ll build a fun social media site? Robin, you’re the best! I knew you could help me figure something out.
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