Trump has filed defamation lawsuits against CBS News and The Wall Street Journal, accusing them of bias and dishonesty. He also sued The Des Moines Register for allegedly interfering with the 2024 election. Trump's legal actions continue a pattern established during his presidency and post-term. He aims to redefine libel, lowering the standard for public officials to sue, which challenges the Supreme Court's 1964 ruling in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, a crucial precedent for First Amendment rights.
Trump's ongoing defamation lawsuits against news outlets like CBS and The Wall Street Journal reflect his claims of media bias and dishonesty, aiming to redefine libel laws for public figures.
By pursuing these legal actions, Trump expresses a desire to lower the threshold for public figures to sue for damages, directly challenging the landmark Supreme Court ruling in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.
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