**Trump Sues Murdoch Over Alleged Libel in Epstein Letter Controversy**

Sat Jul 19 2025 08:37:08 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Trump Sues Murdoch Over Alleged Libel in Epstein Letter Controversy**

Trump takes legal action against the Wall Street Journal's parent company after claims of a "bawdy" birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein.


The lawsuit accuses Murdoch and his newspaper of slandering Trump while he faces scrutiny from supporters over his handling of Epstein documentation.

In a fresh legal battle, former President Donald Trump has initiated a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's media empire, which includes the Wall Street Journal, following allegations that he authored an inappropriate personal letter to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The lawsuit, lodged in Miami, names Dow Jones, News Corp, and two reporters for the paper, charging them with slander and violations of libel laws.

The controversy erupted after the Wall Street Journal reported on a birthday note supposedly from Trump to Epstein, described in the article as containing explicit language and an image that drew ridicule. Trump has vehemently denied the allegations, labeling the note as "fake" and claiming the publication misrepresented his character. He expressed intentions to bring Murdoch into the lawsuit, declaring it would be an "interesting experience."

The paper's reporting included a description of a letter allegedly featuring unconventional illustrations paired with a typed message purportedly from Trump to Epstein. Trump refuted the contents shortly after the article surfaced, stating, "These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures."

Compounding the situation, Trump has insisted on the release of documentation related to Epstein, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from his supporters, some of whom have publicly expressed their dissatisfaction. As pressure mounts from his loyal base concerning Epstein's files, Trump’s management of the matter has prompted calls for accountability from key figures, including Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Historically, Trump and Murdoch shared a cooperative business relationship, although it has frayed over time, particularly post-2020 elections. Recent events, however, appear to have rekindled some camaraderie, evidenced by their public appearances together. Amidst this backdrop, a bipartisan effort in Congress is underway to facilitate the release of records involving Epstein, bringing both Republican and Democratic lawmakers into collaboration against the backdrop of mounting public interest and skepticism toward the handling of Epstein-related documents.

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