NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has officially lodged a substantial $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists, as revealed in court documents filed in U.S. District Court in Florida. The lawsuit outlines several articles and one book penned by two of The Times' journalists, claiming they contribute to a 'decades-long pattern of intentional and malicious defamation' against him. Trump's legal filing asserts that the publications were made 'negligently' and with profound disregard for their truthfulness. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused the paper of consistently lying and distracting the public while labeling it a tool for the Radical Left Democratic Party. This recent legal action continues Trump's trend of taking on media organizations, previously leading to a $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal concerning his connections with financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Launches $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times
Trump Launches $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times
In a significant legal move, former President Donald Trump has initiated a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing a pattern of malicious reporting ahead of the 2024 election. This case follows his previous litigation against other media outlets.
Former President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and several of its journalists, alleging long-standing malicious reporting as the 2024 election approaches. Trump claims the newspaper has acted with reckless disregard for the truth, particularly in the publication of articles and a book linked to the election cycle. The lawsuit highlights Trump's ongoing battles with various media entities, including a prior $10 billion claim against The Wall Street Journal.
