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Trump is suing the New York Times for $15 billion, alleging defamation and libel over stories he claims are false, including reporting on a note and drawing linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

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  • Donald Trump plans to file a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times.
  • The lawsuit follows reporting on an alleged note and drawing Trump gave to Jeffrey Epstein. 11s
  • The White House has rejected the story as fake. 17s
  • Trump accuses the New York Times of spreading falsehoods about him and Republican movements. 32s
  • The New York Times has not responded to requests for comment. 52s
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3 hours ago
Trump to file $15 bln defamation suit against New York Times

Trump plans to sue the New York Times after its reporting on a suggestive note and drawing he allegedly gave to Jeffrey Epstein, which the White House calls fake.

Trump to file $15 bln defamation suit against New York Times
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Reuters
3 hours ago
Trump to file $15 bln defamation suit against New York Times

Trump accuses the New York Times of lying about him, his family, and his businesses, and spreading falsehoods about Republican-led movements.

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