Trump Announces Media Lawsuits as ABC Settles $15M Defamation Case

President-elect Trump criticizes media outlets and outlines legal actions during a wide-ranging Mar-a-Lago press conference.

Donald Trump revealed plans to sue multiple media outlets, including CBS' '60 Minutes' and the Des Moines Register, over alleged misrepresentation and election interference.
ABC News agreed to a $15 million settlement with Trump over defamation claims related to misstatements about the E. Jean Carroll civil case verdict.
Trump criticized the press as 'very corrupt' and emphasized his intention to 'straighten out the media' through legal action.
The president-elect also commented on various issues, including the Ukraine war, Middle East tensions, and potential vaccine discussions with RFK Jr.
Trump highlighted his post-election popularity, claiming a mandate for reform and receiving support from international leaders and tech executives.