Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit in a Florida federal court against the New York Times and three of its reporters because they wrote bad things about him that questioned his success ahead of the 2024 election.
The complaint also named Penguin Random House, which published a book about Trump written by Ms. Craig and Mr. Buettner, as a defendant.
According to the complaint, the articles and the book were published with “actual malice” toward Mr. Trump and caused “enormous” economic losses and damage to his “professional and occupational interests.”
The Times responded:
“This lawsuit has no merit. It lacks any legitimate legal claims and instead is an attempt to stifle and discourage independent reporting. The New York Times will not be deterred by intimidation tactics. We will continue to pursue the facts without fear or favor and stand up for journalists’ First Amendment right to ask questions on behalf of the American people.”
Monday’s filing comes after Trump threatened to sue the New York Times last week over their reporting on a suggestive birthday card and doodle given to Jeffrey Epstein.
One excerpt from the court document is pretty hilarious:
The document goes on prolifically declaring Trump to be the most successful game show host and businessman of all time.