NEW YORK (RTW News) — Former President Donald Trump has filed a staggering $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists, as documented in recent court filings. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Florida, points to various articles and a book authored by two New York Times journalists, claiming they are part of a longstanding pattern of intentional malice against Trump by the publication, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Trump's legal complaint alleges that the defendants published statements either negligently or with full knowledge of their falsity. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused The New York Times of being a biased advocate for the radical left and contributed to the lawsuit by citing damaging falsehoods. This is not Trump's first legal battle against a media outlet; earlier this year, he also filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal regarding a report on his connections to financier Jeffrey Epstein. As Trump continues to confront various media organizations, this lawsuit against The New York Times highlights ongoing tensions between the former president and the press.
Trump Launches $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times
Trump Launches $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times
In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing a series of articles and a book that he claims are part of a long-standing malicious campaign against him.
Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and its journalists, seeking $15 billion in damages. The lawsuit addresses several articles and claims a pattern of defamation aimed at Trump, particularly as the 2024 election approaches. The former president alleged that the statements made were knowingly false or made with reckless disregard for the truth. The New York Times has yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
