Why is Trump suing Rupert Murdoch?
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Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion, alleging libel over a story claiming he sent a suggestive note to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies as fake and defamatory.
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Trump sues WSJ publisher, Rupert Murdoch over Epstein letter story
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- President Trump announced a $10 billion libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch, and others. 4s
- The lawsuit follows a Journal report alleging Trump sent a suggestive birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. 23s
- Trump denies the authenticity of the letter, calling it fake, malicious, and defamatory. 56s
- Trump claims he warned the Journal and Murdoch not to publish the letter and is suing on behalf of himself and the public. 1m 19s
- The Justice Department has moved to unseal Epstein grand jury records, pending judicial approval. 1m 54s
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21 hours agoTrump sues WSJ publisher, Rupert Murdoch over Epstein letter story
Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion in a libel lawsuit after the Journal published a report alleging Trump sent a suggestive birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump calls fake and defamatory.