Trump's lawsuits against the press

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Multibillion-dollar defamation suits against major outlets

A pattern of high-dollar defamation suits against major news organizations following unfavorable coverage -- most rejected, dismissed, or narrowed under the "actual malice" standard.

  1. Apr 11, 2025 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing · Well supported
    Meta Adds Former Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick to Its Board
  2. Jul 19, 2025 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms · Confirmed
    Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Birthday Letter Report
  3. Jul 24, 2025 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms · Well supported
    Media Consolidation Approved: FCC Greenlights $8 Billion Paramount-Skydance Merger
  4. Oct 17, 2025 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms · Well supported
    Trump Sues The New York Times for $15 Billion, Then Refiles After Dismissal
  5. Dec 16, 2025 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms · Confirmed
    Trump Sues the BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited Documentary Clip
  6. Jul 7, 2026 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms · Confirmed
    Judge Dismisses Trump Media's $3.8 Billion Defamation Suit Against The Washington Post
    Legal outcome Summary judgment for The Washington Post; defamation suit dismissed