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Author Michael Wolff sues Melania Trump, saying she threatened $1B suit over Epstein-related claims

Michael Wolff alleges Melania Trump threatened him with a $1 billion lawsuit to block his Epstein-related reporting and seeks court orders to protect free speech and compel testimony.

  • Michael Wolff is suing First Lady Melania Trump, alleging she threatened to sue him for over $1 billion if he did not retract statements relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Wolff claims that Melania Trump and President Donald Trump intimidate critics with costly legal actions to suppress free speech and inquiries about their involvement with Epstein.
  • Melania Trump's lawyer stated her threats were to address false, defamatory, disparaging, misleading, and inflammatory statements made by Wolff about her connection to Epstein.
  • Wolff's lawsuit seeks to put the Trumps under oath regarding their relationship with Epstein and to cover his legal fees because their actions allegedly create a climate of fear that hinders First Amendment rights.
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Writer Michael Wolff filed a lawsuit against Melania Trump to clarify his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

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