Donald Trump Renews Legal Battle With Wall Street Journal in $10 Billion Suit

U.S. President Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a report linking him to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The renewed legal action follows a previous filing that was reportedly dismissed on procedural grounds. Trump’s legal team argues that the newspaper knowingly published false and damaging information suggesting he maintained close ties to Epstein beyond what had already been publicly documented.

According to court documents cited by multiple media outlets, Trump claims the report caused severe reputational harm and seeks $10 billion in damages. His lawyers insist the article relied on misleading interpretations and unverified claims.

The Wall Street Journal has defended its reporting, maintaining that its coverage was accurate and based on publicly available records and interviews. The publication has not indicated whether it plans to seek dismissal of the refiled suit.

The case adds to a growing list of legal disputes involving Trump and major media organizations. The former president has repeatedly accused news outlets of political bias and misinformation, while critics argue his lawsuits are attempts to intimidate the press.

Jeffrey Epstein, whose connections to several wealthy and powerful figures have remained under scrutiny for years, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.