Overview

• The complaint, filed in federal court in Florida, names the New York Times, reporters Susanne Craig, Russ Buettner, Peter Baker and Michael S. Schmidt, and Penguin Random House.
• It targets three Times articles published in September and October 2024 and a related book by Craig and Buettner, alleging intentional defamation to inflict maximal harm.
• Trump claims the coverage damaged his brand, business interests, the stock of his media company and his reputation by billions of dollars.
• The Times called the lawsuit baseless and an intimidation attempt and said it will continue reporting without fear or favor.
• The case follows a $10 billion suit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch and recent settlements with broadcasters, with observers warning of a chilling effect on newsrooms.