Trump Pushes for Rapid Testimony from Murdoch in Epstein Suit

Wed Jul 30 2025 10:53:54 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Pushes for Rapid Testimony from Murdoch in Epstein Suit

Trump's legal team requests quick deposition from Murdoch, citing health concerns.


In a high-stakes legal battle, President Donald Trump is advocating for Rupert Murdoch to testify swiftly in a lawsuit concerning accusations related to Jeffrey Epstein's birthday letter.

Lawyers for President Trump have filed a motion in federal court seeking an expedited deposition from media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, in light of what they describe as Murdoch's "advanced age" and recent health issues. The request comes as part of Trump's ongoing lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, which is published by Murdoch's News Corp, pertaining to allegations that Trump authored an inappropriate birthday letter for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

According to the court filings submitted in Miami, Trump's attorneys assert that he had previously warned Murdoch about the letter's authenticity before it was printed, labeling it a "fake." They emphasize the urgency of the deposition, pointing out that Murdoch, now 94, has reportedly encountered significant health challenges recently. “These factors strongly suggest that Murdoch may not be able to provide in-person testimony at trial," Trump's legal team noted.

The lawsuit, which carries a hefty price tag of $10 billion, accuses the Wall Street Journal of damaging Trump's reputation through its reporting. Dow Jones, the paper's publisher, has firmly defended its article, indicating readiness to contest the lawsuit. US District Judge Darrin Gayles has set a deadline for Murdoch to respond to Trump's deposition request by August 4.

The controversial letter in question purportedly featured typewritten text surrounded by a drawing of a nude woman, and included a mock dialogue between Trump and Epstein. Following the article's release on July 17, Trump vehemently denied authorship, criticizing the depiction as not representative of his communication style.

Despite the backlash, the Wall Street Journal continues to stand by its reporting, amid increasing scrutiny on Trump regarding his historical relationships with Epstein. Notably, while Trump maintains that their friendship weakened years before Epstein's arrest in 2004, he has recently suggested that his name may have been included in Epstein-related documents as part of a political scheme orchestrated by figures like former Attorney General Merrick Garland or ex-FBI director James Comey, though no evidence has corroborated this claim.

The Epstein scandal, spanning multiple high-profile connections, continues to generate intense discussion and scrutiny within political and media circles, especially as Trump faces mounting pressures to provide transparency regarding his past dealings with Epstein.

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