Trump Launches Defamation Lawsuit Worth $15 Billion Against The New York Times and Its Journalists
In a series of legal moves, former U.S. President Donald Trump has taken action against several media outlets, alleging defamation.
The latest development came last week when Trump filed a $10 billion libel suit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal's publisher Dow Jones in the Southern District of Florida federal court. The lawsuit stems from reports regarding a lewd drawing and birthday message for Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly signed by Trump, which was first reported by the Journal in July.
Trump has denied signing the book and questioned its authenticity. The alleged birthday note was present in Epstein's 50th birthday book, scans of which were released by the House Oversight Committee.
The New York Times has also found itself in Trump's crosshairs. An article published by the Times broke down the signature on the book, highlighting its close resemblance to Trump's signatures in letters he sent to New York City officials from 1987 through 2001. Trump's personal lawyer reportedly reached out to the Times, claiming the article was evidence of "malicious fabrications."
This lawsuit is in response to articles and an editorial published by the New York Times, including an article about the Epstein drawing and birthday message. Trump has accused the Times of a decades-long pattern of intentional and malicious defamation.
It's not just the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal that Trump is taking legal action against. In July, Paramount, parent company of CBS, reached a $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit regarding a CBS News 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Late last year, ABC News also settled a lawsuit with the president over anchor George Stephanopoulos' remarks. As part of the settlement, ABC News agreed to donate $15 million to Trump's presidential library.
These legal battles come as Trump continues to be a prominent figure in U.S. politics, despite leaving office in January 2021. The outcomes of these lawsuits could have significant implications for the media landscape and the future of defamation lawsuits in the U.S.
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