In a bold legal move, Donald Trump is demanding $10 billion from the Wall Street Journal's parent company, Dow Jones, and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, claiming that an article falsely alleged he had penned a "lewd" birthday greeting to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit comes after the publication suggested that a note attributed to Trump was sent for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003, a time before Epstein faced any criminal charges for sex crimes.
Trump Launches $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Murdoch and WSJ Over Epstein Claims
Trump Launches $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Murdoch and WSJ Over Epstein Claims
Former President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, asserting defamation in light of an article that alleged he sent a questionable birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump vehemently contends that the note is forged and labeled the article “fake news.” On social media, he announced the legal action, expressing hope that Murdoch and involved parties would soon be confronted with extensive depositions. In response, a Dow Jones representative expressed confidence in their reporting practices and declared their intention to fight the lawsuit vigorously.
The contentious note reportedly featured a crude outline and jokingly styled phrases, which Trump has publicly denied writing, claiming such wording is not his style. This lawsuit intertwines with ongoing developments from the U.S. Justice Department, requesting the release of sealed materials connected to Epstein’s case, which has drawn intense scrutiny regarding the administration's prior handling of the situation.
As pressure builds from both Trump’s supporters and members of Congress for more transparency concerning Epstein's controversial past, the growing tensions illustrate the complicated landscape of Trump’s connection to this high-profile scandal. While pushing for document disclosures related to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, Trump's legal repercussions could complicate his ongoing bid for public trust amid revelations from the controversial case.
The contentious note reportedly featured a crude outline and jokingly styled phrases, which Trump has publicly denied writing, claiming such wording is not his style. This lawsuit intertwines with ongoing developments from the U.S. Justice Department, requesting the release of sealed materials connected to Epstein’s case, which has drawn intense scrutiny regarding the administration's prior handling of the situation.
As pressure builds from both Trump’s supporters and members of Congress for more transparency concerning Epstein's controversial past, the growing tensions illustrate the complicated landscape of Trump’s connection to this high-profile scandal. While pushing for document disclosures related to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, Trump's legal repercussions could complicate his ongoing bid for public trust amid revelations from the controversial case.
