Trump Files $250M Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Reporter's Accusatory Op-Ed
President Donald Trump has filed a 85-page lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging the newspaper defamed him in its coverage of his presidency and its investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The lawsuit is part of Trump's ongoing legal battle against the media industry.
President Donald Trump has filed an 85-page lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging the newspaper defamed him in a 2018 article about his administration's handling of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and its aftermath. The lawsuit is part of Trump's ongoing legal battle against the media industry and comes as he seeks to hold journalists accountable for what he sees as biased reporting. The complaint seeks $250 million in damages from the paper, which Trump claims has a history of false reporting. The suit marks a new escalation in Trump's efforts to challenge press freedom and First Amendment protections.
