Trump Lawsuits Target Media Over False Reporting and Defamation

Donald Trump pursues legal action against media outlets for inaccurate reporting, including a $15 million defamation settlement with ABC News.

Donald Trump has launched multiple lawsuits against media organizations, citing false reporting and defamation, including a recent case against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos.
ABC News settled a $15 million defamation lawsuit after Stephanopoulos falsely claimed Trump was found liable for rape, despite internal warnings not to use the term.
Trump's legal actions also include a suit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over an allegedly manipulated Iowa poll predicting his loss, which he won by 13 points.
Critics suggest ABC News settled the case to avoid discovery, which could have revealed internal biases against Trump and his supporters.
The lawsuits have raised concerns within the media industry about accountability in reporting and the potential chilling effects on journalistic practices.