In a move that has stirred controversy and drawn attention, former US President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging defamation and libel. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, accuses the newspaper of engaging in a “decades-long method of lying” about Trump, his family, business, the America First Movement, and the nation as a whole.
Trump’s legal action against The New York Times marks a significant escalation in his ongoing battles with the media. The former president has long been critical of what he perceives as biased coverage and unfair treatment by various news outlets, including The New York Times.
According to The Guardian, Trump’s lawsuit targets the newspaper for allegedly being a “virtual mouthpiece” for the Democratic Party. The lawsuit specifically points to several stories and a book written by two journalists before the 2024 election as examples of the alleged defamation and libel.
CNN reports that Trump’s lawsuit also names four reporters from The New York Times, accusing them of participating in a coordinated effort to undermine his campaign in the 2024 election. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, seeks $15 billion in damages.
The New York Times has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit. However, the newspaper has a history of vigorously defending its reporting and editorial decisions in the face of legal challenges.
This latest legal action by Trump against The New York Times is likely to reignite debates about freedom of the press, the responsibilities of journalists, and the power dynamics between politicians and the media.
In a polarized media landscape where trust in news sources is often questioned, this lawsuit underscores the ongoing tensions between political figures and the press. It also raises important questions about the role of the media in holding public figures accountable and the limits of free speech in a democratic society.
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References:
1. The Guardian. (2025, September 16). Donald Trump says he is bringing $15bn lawsuit against New York Times. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/16/donald-trump-says-he-is-suing-new-york-times-15bn-lawsuit-against-newspaper-ntwnfb
2. CNN. (2025, September 16). Trump to bring $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against New York Times. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFAxSUpoNEVETTNxOXNhbWpZamgtdmpKeWdLUmF2N01yT1Z1bE0zSFE3X0dCYVNETFAxWWY1T09wck9mNjhrZDVLMUhQQjI3aFlfTkFmTElJWWJmV240cWV4ZnVhcGVsdTUtM2xrVXg3VG04U2l6SUJSdg?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
3. CBS News. (2025, September 16). Trump accuses New York Times of defamation in $15B lawsuit. https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5505218-donald-trump-new-york-times-lawsuit/
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