Trump's $10 Billion Nuclear Bomb: Murdoch and WSJ in Defamation Crosshairs!

2025-07-19 00:00:11.226

President Donald Trump has filed a staggering $10 billion defamation lawsuit against media mogul Rupert Murdoch, News Corp, and Dow Jones (parent company of The Wall Street Journal). The lawsuit stems from the WSJ's publication of an alleged 2003 birthday letter from Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which reportedly included a sexually suggestive drawing. Trump vehemently denies the letter's authenticity, claiming the WSJ concocted the story to malign him. The lawsuit targets Murdoch, News Corp executive Robert Thomson, and the two WSJ journalists who authored the report. Trump alleges the defendants failed to provide proof of the letter's authenticity and claims the publication caused significant financial and reputational harm. He has repeatedly attacked the story on his Truth Social platform, calling the WSJ a "useless rag" and vowing to make Murdoch testify. This lawsuit follows Trump's previous defamation lawsuits against other media outlets, resulting in substantial settlements. The timing is noteworthy, coinciding with the Department of Justice's attempt to close the so-called Epstein files, renewing scrutiny of Trump's relationship with Epstein. The lawsuit adds another layer to the already complex relationship between Trump and Murdoch, once allies, now embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle.