In a bold legal maneuver, Trump asserts that the WSJ's claims about a personal note to Epstein are false and defamatory, potentially intensifying the scrutiny surrounding his relationships and past actions related to Epstein.
Trump Takes Legal Action Against Murdoch Over Alleged Epstein Memo
Trump Takes Legal Action Against Murdoch Over Alleged Epstein Memo
Former President Donald Trump initiates a libel lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over a contentious report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump's lawsuit, filed in Miami, targets Murdoch, Dow Jones, and two journalists for allegedly publishing a fictitious note purportedly written by Trump. The controversy grows as Trump seeks to clarify his past ties with Epstein amidst a backdrop of Republican and Democratic lawmakers demanding transparency in Epstein-related documents.
In response to claims by the Wall Street Journal that he penned a lewd note to Jeffrey Epstein for the latter's 50th birthday, former President Donald Trump has launched a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, his media conglomerate News Corp, and the publication's two reporters. The legal action comes after Trump was accused of sending a note embellished with a hand-drawn outline of a naked woman, described as a jocular interpretation of a conversation between himself and the convicted pedophile Epstein.
The lawsuit, filed in Miami, categorically dismisses the authenticity of the claims, with Trump branding the allegations as "false, malicious, and defamatory." Trump, who is reportedly facing backlash from supporters over his handling of the Epstein case, had earlier warned Murdoch that legal action would ensue if the article was published.
The report details a supposed birthday message from Trump to Epstein, allegedly containing suggestive language and inappropriate references. Following publication, Trump vehemently denied authorship, emphasizing that such language is uncharacteristic of him.
As the media showdown escalates, Trump is calling for Murdoch to testify in court while also challenging the Department of Justice regarding Epstein-related documents. Pressure mounts from political allies demanding clarity on Epstein’s client list, raising questions about the former President's connections to the alleged sex trafficker.
The ongoing saga reflects a complex relationship between Trump and Murdoch, whose media influence once propelled Trump to the presidency, but has seen notable fractures since Trump's 2020 election defeat. Amidst all this, lawmakers from both parties are urging for comprehensive disclosures tied to the Epstein case, with legal pressures intensifying on multiple fronts.
In response to claims by the Wall Street Journal that he penned a lewd note to Jeffrey Epstein for the latter's 50th birthday, former President Donald Trump has launched a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, his media conglomerate News Corp, and the publication's two reporters. The legal action comes after Trump was accused of sending a note embellished with a hand-drawn outline of a naked woman, described as a jocular interpretation of a conversation between himself and the convicted pedophile Epstein.
The lawsuit, filed in Miami, categorically dismisses the authenticity of the claims, with Trump branding the allegations as "false, malicious, and defamatory." Trump, who is reportedly facing backlash from supporters over his handling of the Epstein case, had earlier warned Murdoch that legal action would ensue if the article was published.
The report details a supposed birthday message from Trump to Epstein, allegedly containing suggestive language and inappropriate references. Following publication, Trump vehemently denied authorship, emphasizing that such language is uncharacteristic of him.
As the media showdown escalates, Trump is calling for Murdoch to testify in court while also challenging the Department of Justice regarding Epstein-related documents. Pressure mounts from political allies demanding clarity on Epstein’s client list, raising questions about the former President's connections to the alleged sex trafficker.
The ongoing saga reflects a complex relationship between Trump and Murdoch, whose media influence once propelled Trump to the presidency, but has seen notable fractures since Trump's 2020 election defeat. Amidst all this, lawmakers from both parties are urging for comprehensive disclosures tied to the Epstein case, with legal pressures intensifying on multiple fronts.
