Trump alleges that an article about a birthday message supposedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein is false and defamatory, igniting further debate surrounding the Epstein case and its implications in Trump's ongoing political narrative.
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Murdoch and Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Report
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Murdoch and Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Report
In a bold legal move, former President Trump has initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, claiming defamation regarding a controversial Epstein birthday note.
Trump's lawsuit stems from allegations in the Wall Street Journal that he sent a risqué birthday note to Epstein in 2003, which he vehemently denies, asserting the claims are entirely fabricated.
In a recent legal development, former President Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for $10 billion (£7.5 billion) over allegations stemming from a report about a purported birthday note he allegedly sent to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, filed by Trump, contends that the article slandered him by suggesting he wrote a "bawdy" note to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003, prior to Epstein facing any sex crime charges.
According to Trump, the alleged note is a fabrication. He took to social media to express his outrage, labeling the article “false, malicious, defamatory,” and described the WSJ as a “useless ‘rag.’” He further indicated that he had warned Murdoch and the WSJ beforehand that a lawsuit would follow if they published the claims. A spokesperson for Dow Jones, the parent company of the WSJ, expressed confidence in their reporting’s integrity and voiced intentions to robustly defend against the lawsuit.
The note, as reported by the WSJ, supposedly featured inappropriate imagery and text that parodied a dialogue between Trump and Epstein, ultimately wishing the latter a Happy Birthday. Trump refuted these claims swiftly, asserting, “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures.”
This lawsuit emerges amid heightened scrutiny of the Epstein case and its links to Trump's administration. The U.S. Justice Department recently sought to unseal grand jury materials related to Epstein, with Trump also urging the release of documents from this ongoing investigation as part of efforts to bolster transparency.
The implications of this legal action are significant, as Trump’s supporters are demanding more clarity regarding Epstein’s case. The political landscape is currently buzzing, with calls from some Republican and Democratic Congress members for broader disclosures relating to Epstein. This bipartisan effort points to a growing demand for accountability and transparency surrounding high-profile legal cases that have impacted political narratives.
Overall, the lawsuit underscores Trump's turbulent relationship with Murdoch over the years, amidst growing public and political interest in the handling of Epstein-related disclosures and the broader implications for Trump's political capital moving forward.
In a recent legal development, former President Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for $10 billion (£7.5 billion) over allegations stemming from a report about a purported birthday note he allegedly sent to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, filed by Trump, contends that the article slandered him by suggesting he wrote a "bawdy" note to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003, prior to Epstein facing any sex crime charges.
According to Trump, the alleged note is a fabrication. He took to social media to express his outrage, labeling the article “false, malicious, defamatory,” and described the WSJ as a “useless ‘rag.’” He further indicated that he had warned Murdoch and the WSJ beforehand that a lawsuit would follow if they published the claims. A spokesperson for Dow Jones, the parent company of the WSJ, expressed confidence in their reporting’s integrity and voiced intentions to robustly defend against the lawsuit.
The note, as reported by the WSJ, supposedly featured inappropriate imagery and text that parodied a dialogue between Trump and Epstein, ultimately wishing the latter a Happy Birthday. Trump refuted these claims swiftly, asserting, “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures.”
This lawsuit emerges amid heightened scrutiny of the Epstein case and its links to Trump's administration. The U.S. Justice Department recently sought to unseal grand jury materials related to Epstein, with Trump also urging the release of documents from this ongoing investigation as part of efforts to bolster transparency.
The implications of this legal action are significant, as Trump’s supporters are demanding more clarity regarding Epstein’s case. The political landscape is currently buzzing, with calls from some Republican and Democratic Congress members for broader disclosures relating to Epstein. This bipartisan effort points to a growing demand for accountability and transparency surrounding high-profile legal cases that have impacted political narratives.
Overall, the lawsuit underscores Trump's turbulent relationship with Murdoch over the years, amidst growing public and political interest in the handling of Epstein-related disclosures and the broader implications for Trump's political capital moving forward.
