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Trump to file $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against New York Times

  • 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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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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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media that he was suing The New York Times in Florida.

·Riga, Latvia
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He announced that he was suing the New York Times for defamation and was seeking $15 billion in damages, accusing the newspaper of being a tool of the Democratic Party and of "habitual lying."

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US President Donald Trump filed a mega-crisis against the New York Times. Goal: $15 billion in damages.

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Market Screener broke the news in on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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