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Judge Dismisses Trump's $50M Lawsuit Against Woodward

7/21/2025

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In a significant legal setback, a federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $50 million lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward and Simon & Schuster over "The Trump Tapes" audiobook. Judge Paul Gardephe doubted Trump's ability to establish a copyright claim, casting a shadow on the lawsuit's future. Trump has until August 18 to revise his complaint, but the judge's skepticism looms large.

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In a significant legal setback, a federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $50 million lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward and Simon & Schuster over "The Trump Tapes" audiobook. Judge Paul Gardephe doubted Trump's ability to establish a copyright claim, casting a shadow on the lawsuit's future. Trump has until August 18 to revise his complaint, but the judge's skepticism looms large.