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Donald Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for $10 Billion Over Epstein Article

FRANCE 24 EnglishAugust 5, 20251 min3,587 views
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Trump's Lawsuit Against WSJ

  • βš–οΈ Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch.
  • πŸ“° The lawsuit stems from a WSJ article reporting on Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein, specifically a 2003 birthday greeting.
  • ✍️ The greeting allegedly contained a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to shared secrets, bearing Trump's signature.

WSJ's Response and Epstein Controversy

  • πŸ“„ Dow Jones, the publisher of the WSJ, stated they are standing by their story despite the lawsuit.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Trump has previously described Epstein as a "terrific guy" and acknowledged his taste in younger women in a 2002 interview.
  • πŸ” The controversy is linked to Epstein's alleged sex trafficking activities and his death in prison.

Justice Department Actions

  • πŸ“œ The US Justice Department announced a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • 🚫 This action was taken to address conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's death, stating there was no evidence to support them.
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