Trump Sues New York Times for $15 Billion Over Alleged Defamation

Overview

• Filed in the U.S. District Court in Florida, the complaint seeks $15 billion in damages.
• The suit names four New York Times journalists and cites several articles and a book published before the 2024 election, alleging intentional and malicious defamation.
• The action follows a recent Times series on Trump’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he had signaled he would challenge.
• Trump announced the move on Truth Social, calling the newspaper a mouthpiece of the Democratic Party.
• The case extends his broader litigation push, including a July $10 billion suit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein reporting, after earlier actions such as a 2023 Times case were dismissed.