Trump Assails Rupert Murdoch in Recent Legal Documents
Donald Trump has taken legal action against Rupert Murdoch, the owner of The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), and other related entities, following the publication of an article that reported on a controversial birthday card allegedly sent by Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The WSJ article, published in July 2025, implied that Trump was involved in sending this handmade birthday card to Epstein, a claim that Trump vehemently denies. The card, which contained a joke about "enigmas never age," also included words that Trump claims are not his and are not written in his style.
Trump's lawsuit largely centers on this recent story published by the WSJ, which he accuses of publishing a fake news article about the birthday card. The President has also accused Murdoch of failing to prevent the publication of the article, despite being warned directly that it was a fake and that they would be sued if they published it.
Murdoch, who is 94 years old and has suffered from multiple health issues throughout his life, is being asked by Trump's legal team to answer questions under oath within the next several weeks. However, a court agreement has postponed Murdoch’s deposition until after defendants' motion to dismiss the lawsuit is adjudicated, with the provision that Murdoch will provide sworn health declarations and updates.
Trump's legal team has sought to expedite the deposition of Murdoch, citing his advanced age and health issues as potential obstacles for in-person testimony. The case is currently in pre-trial stages, with a motion to dismiss pending before discovery progresses.
Trump has taken to Truth Social to express his anger over the situation, accusing the press of not being truthful and relying on sources that probably don't exist. The President has also stated that he does not draw pictures, further distancing himself from the handmade card in question.
Rupert Murdoch, who resides in New York, New York, has yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit. The WSJ has not issued a statement regarding the matter either. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for both Trump and Murdoch, as well as for the journalistic industry as a whole.
- In the midst of war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation, Donald Trump has engaged in a legal dispute with Rupert Murdoch, the owner of The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), over a controversial report about a birthday card allegedly sent by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The entertainment sphere, including pop-culture, has been drawn into the saga, with Trump vehemently denying the WSJ's claims about the birthday card and its allegedly incriminating content.
- Crime-and-justice and politics have intertwined in this case, as Trump's lawsuit accuses Murdoch of failing to prevent the publication of the alleged fake news article despite being warned about its untruthfulness.
- The general-news industry may face repercussions from the resolution of this legal battle, as its outcome could set precedents for future journalistic practices and accountability.
