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Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for $10 Billion Over Epstein Article

With Dow Jones promising a vigorous defense, the filing appears aimed at forcing a pretrial settlement despite expert forecasts of swift dismissal

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Former Executive Chairman of Fox Corp Rupert Murdoch listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. After signing a series of executive orders and proclamations, Trump spoke to reporters about a range of topics including recent negotiations with Mexico on tarriffs. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Trump’s complaint alleges the Journal fabricated a 2003 birthday letter with a nude sketch and allusions to a shared “secret” with Jeffrey Epstein
  • Dow Jones, owner of The Wall Street Journal, declared full confidence in its reporting and vowed to defend vigorously against the $10 billion claim in Miami federal court
  • Analysts warn that Florida’s anti-SLAPP statute, a missed five-day notice requirement, and strict public-figure libel standards all favor an early dismissal of the suit
  • Legal experts say Trump likely aims to extract a pretrial settlement and avoid depositions that could delve into his relationship with Epstein
  • Fox News has remained conspicuously quiet on a lawsuit involving its corporate parent, underscoring internal conflicts at News Corp