Squawk Pod: Truth Social’s advantage & AI anxiety - 08/13/26 | Audio Only
A lawsuit alleges that Truth Social, a platform co-owned by former President Trump, provides paid subscribers with early access to Trump's posts, mere fractions of a second before other users. Former Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter stated that the core of the legal argument is that Trump, as a major shareholder, benefits financially from this arrangement, effectively selling access to what could be considered government information to traders. He added that the courts have previously ruled that once a president makes a statement on social media, it becomes a public record that must be made available to the public in a manner consistent with the Constitution.
This lawsuit raises significant legal questions regarding the intersection of presidential communications, social media platforms, and financial markets, potentially setting precedents for how public officials' online statements are handled and accessed, and whether a president can profit from such information. It also highlights the ongoing debate about selective access to information and its market implications.
The episode also covers changes to the recommended vaccine schedule for children and the anxieties young adults feel about AI and the economy.
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