Trump Files $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times

Former President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its journalists, and publisher Penguin Random House. The lawsuit, submitted in Florida's Middle District Court, centers on several articles and the book "Lucky Loser," which portrays Trump as having squandered his inheritance. Trump's legal team alleges that the defendants intentionally published false and damaging content, causing significant reputational harm and economic losses, particularly citing a steep drop in the stock value of Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG).

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump accused The New York Times of acting as a "mouthpiece" for the Democratic Party. He stated, "The New York Times has been allowed to freely lie, smear, and defame me for far too long, and that stops, NOW!"

This legal action follows a pattern of Trump suing other media companies. In July, he filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a report linking him to financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The New York Times and Penguin Random House have not yet commented on the lawsuit.