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Trump to file $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against New York Times
Trump alleges The New York Times engaged in a decades-long pattern of defamation causing significant economic harm to his brand, seeking $15 billion in damages in Florida federal court.
- Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the paper of acting as a 'mouthpiece' for the Democratic Party.
- The lawsuit, filed in Florida, cites The New York Times' endorsement of Kamala Harris as an example of alleged bias.
- Legal experts note that defamation suits from public figures must meet high evidentiary standards, requiring proof of actual malice in published false statements.
- Trump characterized The New York Times as 'one of the worst and most degenerate newspapers in the history of our country' and accused it of damaging his reputation, family, and the America First movement.
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A lawsuit against one of the most influential newspapers in the US would be one of the largest damages claims against the media ever.
US President Donald Trump accuses the renowned daily of spreading false information about him and his movement.
·Berlin, Germany
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The US President is targeting the next medium: Trump announced a lawsuit against the New York Times newspaper for alleged misinformation about him and Republican movements. He wants to demand $15 billion.
·Hamburg, Germany
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The U.S. president accuses the newspaper of spreading slanderous information against him, and announces that he filed a complaint against him on Monday, 15 September.
·Paris, France
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Total News Sources124
Leaning Left28Leaning Right19Center28Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
37% Center
L 37%
C 37%
R 25%
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