Summary
President Donald Trump has asked a federal court in Florida to require Rupert Murdoch to provide a deposition within 15 days. This is part of a lawsuit Trump filed against The Wall Street Journal, owned by Murdoch, over a story about Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal on July 18.
- The lawsuit relates to a story about Trump's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Trump wants Rupert Murdoch to give a deposition quickly due to Murdoch's age and health.
- Rupert Murdoch is 94 years old and reportedly has had health issues.
- Trump's legal request claims Murdoch may not be able to testify in person due to these factors.
- Murdoch's lawyer plans to oppose Trump's request.
- The lawsuit is being handled in a U.S. District Court in southern Florida.