New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- President Donald Trump was sued by two US media groups on Wednesday over Trump Media and Technology Group's (TMTG) recent announcement that it would charge for early access to his often market-moving Truth Social posts.

The lawsuit, filed in New York by The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation, states that the scheme is "extraordinary, corrupt and unconstitutional."

As per the plan, subscribers to the paid service are supposed to get near-instant access to Trump's messages on Truth Social -- crucial seconds ahead of the general public. The service already has over 10 subscribers.

"This scheme is profoundly corrupt. The President stands to gain financially by giving 'market-moving' government information t...