In a recent legal battle, Donald Trump is pursuing a $10 billion lawsuit over alleged libel stemming from the publication’s claims about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, igniting fresh debates on transparency and public interest in the Epstein case.
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Murdoch and WSJ Over Epstein Allegations
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Murdoch and WSJ Over Epstein Allegations
Ex-President Trump accuses Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch of publishing a defamatory article regarding a note to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Donald Trump has initiated a monumental $10 billion lawsuit against Dow Jones, the parent company of the Wall Street Journal, and its owner Rupert Murdoch, in response to claims regarding a supposed note he sent to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former president alleges the Journal defamed him through an article that reported that Trump had penned a "bawdy" birthday greeting to Epstein in 2003, prior to the financier facing sex crime charges. Trump vehemently denied the authenticity of the note, labeling it as “fake.”
In a post on social media, Trump declared, “We have just filed a powerhouse Lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, fake news ‘article’ in the useless ‘rag’ that is, The Wall Street Journal.” He further emphasized, “I hope Rupert and his 'friends' are looking forward to the many hours of depositions and testimonies they will have to provide in this case,” noting that they had previously warned of potential legal action should the article be released.
Responding to the lawsuit, a spokesperson for Dow Jones expressed confidence in the accuracy of the publication’s reporting, assuring that they would vigorously defend against the allegations. Trump has had a fluctuating relationship with Murdoch over the years, having been seen together at various events, including a recent FIFA Club World Cup.
The controversial article detailed a letter purportedly bearing Trump's name that contained risqué illustrations and typewritten phrases, reportedly styled as an imagined chat with Epstein. Trump asserted that the phrasing and illustrations were not characteristic of his style, stating, “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures.”
As these developments unfold, the U.S. Justice Department has requested the unsealing of materials related to Epstein’s criminal activities, igniting scrutiny over how Trump’s administration handled the case. This request includes grand jury testimony concerning Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in connection with child sex trafficking.
The Justice Department argues for transparency, asserting that the public interest justifies overriding the usual confidentiality of grand jury materials. Meanwhile, Trump has directed his Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue the release of documents related to Epstein’s case, reflecting a growing demand among his supporters for greater transparency.
This legal conflict plays out against a backdrop of increasing pressure from Trump’s loyalists, some of whom express disappointment over the administration’s handling of matters involving Epstein. Calls for Bondi’s resignation have arisen from within the Republican ranks, emphasizing the heightened tension surrounding the narrative. Members of Congress are also mobilizing efforts to compel the release of vast troves of materials pertaining to the Epstein case, creating an unusual bipartisan alignment among some lawmakers.
As the legal and political drama unfolds, it remains unclear whether the contested documents will be released or if they contain significant information that the public is eager to discover.
Donald Trump has initiated a monumental $10 billion lawsuit against Dow Jones, the parent company of the Wall Street Journal, and its owner Rupert Murdoch, in response to claims regarding a supposed note he sent to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former president alleges the Journal defamed him through an article that reported that Trump had penned a "bawdy" birthday greeting to Epstein in 2003, prior to the financier facing sex crime charges. Trump vehemently denied the authenticity of the note, labeling it as “fake.”
In a post on social media, Trump declared, “We have just filed a powerhouse Lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, fake news ‘article’ in the useless ‘rag’ that is, The Wall Street Journal.” He further emphasized, “I hope Rupert and his 'friends' are looking forward to the many hours of depositions and testimonies they will have to provide in this case,” noting that they had previously warned of potential legal action should the article be released.
Responding to the lawsuit, a spokesperson for Dow Jones expressed confidence in the accuracy of the publication’s reporting, assuring that they would vigorously defend against the allegations. Trump has had a fluctuating relationship with Murdoch over the years, having been seen together at various events, including a recent FIFA Club World Cup.
The controversial article detailed a letter purportedly bearing Trump's name that contained risqué illustrations and typewritten phrases, reportedly styled as an imagined chat with Epstein. Trump asserted that the phrasing and illustrations were not characteristic of his style, stating, “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures.”
As these developments unfold, the U.S. Justice Department has requested the unsealing of materials related to Epstein’s criminal activities, igniting scrutiny over how Trump’s administration handled the case. This request includes grand jury testimony concerning Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in connection with child sex trafficking.
The Justice Department argues for transparency, asserting that the public interest justifies overriding the usual confidentiality of grand jury materials. Meanwhile, Trump has directed his Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue the release of documents related to Epstein’s case, reflecting a growing demand among his supporters for greater transparency.
This legal conflict plays out against a backdrop of increasing pressure from Trump’s loyalists, some of whom express disappointment over the administration’s handling of matters involving Epstein. Calls for Bondi’s resignation have arisen from within the Republican ranks, emphasizing the heightened tension surrounding the narrative. Members of Congress are also mobilizing efforts to compel the release of vast troves of materials pertaining to the Epstein case, creating an unusual bipartisan alignment among some lawmakers.
As the legal and political drama unfolds, it remains unclear whether the contested documents will be released or if they contain significant information that the public is eager to discover.
