Trump refiles $10bn defamation suit against WSJ over report on Epstein ties – US politics live
Summary
President Donald Trump has filed a new $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit claims the newspaper falsely reported that a birthday card to Epstein bore Trump's signature, which Trump denies.Key Facts
- President Trump refiled a $10 billion defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal.
- The suit challenges a report about Trump’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The article mentioned a birthday card to Epstein supposedly signed by Trump.
- Trump and his lawyers say the card is fake, despite its release by lawmakers.
- The lawsuit says the newspaper ignored whether the statements were true.
- This is one of several lawsuits Trump has filed against news organizations.
- Separately, a criminal investigation is underway into writer E Jean Carroll for possible perjury in her legal cases against Trump.
- Other unrelated political developments include bills about Trump’s proposed memorial and comments from Jill Biden about the 2024 debate.
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