Donald Trump initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, following a story linking him to financier Jeffrey Epstein. The timing coincides with the Justice Department's request to release grand jury transcripts related to Epstein's sex trafficking case. The controversy is straining Trump's relationship with his supporters, who are critical of his handling of the situation. Trump denied claims in the article about a letter associated with him, deeming it false and defamatory. The lawsuit alleges reckless publication of harmful statements by the newspaper.
Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal seeks $10 billion, claiming false and defamatory statements about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein caused financial and reputational harm.
The suit comes after the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein's case, amid public outrage over the withholding of files.
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