President Donald Trump has taken legal action against News Corp owner Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones & Company Inc., and numerous journalists after the Wall Street Journal published a defamatory article claiming that Trump had sent a lewd letter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. The article, titled “Trump’s Ties to Epstein: A New Sex Scandal Emerges,” was published on the Journal’s website on August 13th and has since sparked a fierce backlash from the Trump administration.
In the lawsuit filed in New York State Supreme Court, Trump’s legal team accuses the defendants of publishing false and damaging statements, with the intent to harm the President’s reputation and credibility. The lawsuit also alleges that the article was published with malicious intent, as the authors were aware that the allegations were false and based on unreliable sources.
Trump’s attorney, John M. Dowd, stated that the article was a “completely fabricated hit piece,” and that the defendants’ actions were part of a larger conspiracy to undermine the President. He also accused the Wall Street Journal of being a “liberal-leaning” newspaper and claimed that the article was an attempt to sway public opinion against Trump.
The controversial article, which has now been removed from the Journal’s website, claimed that Trump had sent a handwritten note to Epstein in 1992, praising him and wishing him a happy 50th birthday. The letter, according to the article, was discovered in Epstein’s home during a raid by authorities earlier this year. However, Trump has vehemently denied ever sending such a letter, calling it a “complete fabrication.”
The White House has also issued a statement condemning the article and stating that it was “another attempt by the liberal media to undermine the President with baseless and false accusations.” The statement also called out the Wall Street Journal for being a “fake news outlet” and urged readers to not believe everything they read.
This is not the first time that Trump has taken legal action against media outlets for publishing false or defamatory statements. In the past, the President has sued news organizations such as CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, for what he believes to be biased and inaccurate reporting.
The timing of the article’s publication has also raised suspicions, as it came just days after Epstein’s death in prison. Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, was awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy. His death has sparked numerous conspiracy theories, with many speculating that he may have been murdered to prevent him from testifying against powerful individuals, including Trump.
The lawsuit filed by Trump’s legal team seeks monetary damages and a retraction of the article from all sources where it was published. The President has also demanded an apology from the defendants for the harm and damage caused to his reputation and character.
Despite the assault on his character, President Trump remains resolute and focused on his duties as the leader of the United States. He has continued to work tirelessly to fulfill his promises to the American people, including securing the border, creating jobs, and improving the economy.
This latest legal battle against the media further highlights the President’s determination to fight against false and biased reporting. Trump has often referred to the media as the “enemy of the people” and believes that they are working against him to undermine his administration.
The American people have also shown their support for the President, with many taking to social media to express their outrage over the Wall Street Journal’s article and show their solidarity with Trump. They have also criticized the media for their biased and sensationalized reporting, urging them to focus on facts rather than baseless accusations.
In the end, President Trump’s lawsuit against News Corp, Dow Jones & Company, and the Wall Street Journal is a powerful statement against fake news and the liberal media’s constant attempts to discredit his presidency. It serves as a reminder that the American people will not let false allegations and biased reporting affect their support for the President.