The lawsuit arises from a claim that the WSJ published false information about a purported birthday note sent by Trump to Epstein, which he vehemently denies as fake.
Trump Takes Legal Action Against Murdoch and WSJ for $10 Billion over Controversial Epstein Article
Trump Takes Legal Action Against Murdoch and WSJ for $10 Billion over Controversial Epstein Article
Former President Donald Trump has initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over allegations of defamatory reporting regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
In a surprising legal move, Donald Trump has filed a staggering $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal's parent organization, Dow Jones, and media magnate Rupert Murdoch. The lawsuit stems from a controversial article asserting that Trump sent a mock birthday greeting to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump vehemently contends that this allegation is slanderous and has violated libel laws, firmly asserting that the note in question is "fake."
Trump took to social media following the article's publication to express his frustration, stating, "We have just filed a powerhouse Lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, fake news 'article' in the useless 'rag' that is, The Wall Street Journal." He further hinted that Murdoch and his associates should prepare for extensive legal proceedings.
The original article claimed the note supposedly written by Trump featured peculiar hand-drawn illustrations and an imagined dialogue between him and Epstein. Trump's rebuttal included a blunt denial of authorship, asserting that such language does not represent his speaking style: "These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures."
This lawsuit comes in the wake of increased scrutiny on the Epstein case, with the U.S. Justice Department seeking to unseal information related to Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking indictment. Alongside public demand for more transparency regarding Epstein's case, Trump has called for the release of pertinent documents from the grand jury testimony linked to Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
As Trump navigates the complexities of this high-profile lawsuit against a media giant, he faces mounting pressure from his supporters, many of whom are disillusioned with his administration's approach to the Epstein case. Some political figures from both parties are advocating for more comprehensive disclosures, reflecting the growing frustration within Trump's base. Meanwhile, a coalition within Congress is attempting to push through a "discharge petition" to compel the release of additional materials related to Epstein's case, signaling that the issue continues to resonate deeply within the national discourse.
Trump took to social media following the article's publication to express his frustration, stating, "We have just filed a powerhouse Lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, fake news 'article' in the useless 'rag' that is, The Wall Street Journal." He further hinted that Murdoch and his associates should prepare for extensive legal proceedings.
The original article claimed the note supposedly written by Trump featured peculiar hand-drawn illustrations and an imagined dialogue between him and Epstein. Trump's rebuttal included a blunt denial of authorship, asserting that such language does not represent his speaking style: "These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures."
This lawsuit comes in the wake of increased scrutiny on the Epstein case, with the U.S. Justice Department seeking to unseal information related to Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking indictment. Alongside public demand for more transparency regarding Epstein's case, Trump has called for the release of pertinent documents from the grand jury testimony linked to Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
As Trump navigates the complexities of this high-profile lawsuit against a media giant, he faces mounting pressure from his supporters, many of whom are disillusioned with his administration's approach to the Epstein case. Some political figures from both parties are advocating for more comprehensive disclosures, reflecting the growing frustration within Trump's base. Meanwhile, a coalition within Congress is attempting to push through a "discharge petition" to compel the release of additional materials related to Epstein's case, signaling that the issue continues to resonate deeply within the national discourse.
