Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Report
CBS NewsAugust 5, 20253 min315,024 views
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- ⚡ President Trump has filed a $10 billion libel lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal's publisher, Dow Jones, and its owner, Rupert Murdoch.
- 🎯 The lawsuit stems from a WSJ report detailing an alleged birthday note sent by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
- 🗣️ Trump, who has downplayed his relationship with Epstein and called the controversy the "Epstein hoax," claims the article was false, malicious, defamatory, and fake news.
The Alleged Birthday Note
- 📝 The Wall Street Journal claims the note, allegedly sent in the early 2000s, was signed by Trump and included a sketch of a nude woman.
- ✉️ According to the report, the note contained phrases like "We have certain things in common" and "May every day be another wonderful secret."
- 🚫 Trump has denied writing the letter, calling it fake.
Dow Jones's Response
- 📰 Dow Jones and Company stated they have full confidence in the accuracy of their reporting and will defend against the lawsuit.
Unsealing of Epstein Documents
- ⚖️ Following public outcry, President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to file a motion to unseal grand jury testimony related to Epstein.
- 📄 The Justice Department filed a motion to unseal grand jury testimony, citing special circumstances.
- ⏳ A federal judge's decision on unsealing the records could take weeks or months, with potential redactions for victims' information.
- 🔍 Legal experts note that unsealing testimony may not provide the client lists, photos, or videos the public is interested in.
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