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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump's $15 Billion Defamation Suit

9/19/2025

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A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Trump's defamation suit against The New York Times, deeming it “improper and impermissible.”
The judge criticized the 85-page complaint for being lengthy and allowed 28 days for a revised version limited to 40 pages.
Trump's lawsuit sought $15 billion, claiming harm to his reputation by The Times and Penguin Random House.
The judge described the complaint as a “political document” rather than a serious legal filing.
The ruling does not evaluate the truth of the allegations but critiques the complaint's presentation.

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A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Trump's defamation suit against The New York Times, deeming it “improper and impermissible.”
The judge criticized the 85-page complaint for being lengthy and allowed 28 days for a revised version limited to 40 pages.
Trump's lawsuit sought $15 billion, claiming harm to his reputation by The Times and Penguin Random House.
The judge described the complaint as a “political document” rather than a serious legal filing.
The ruling does not evaluate the truth of the allegations but critiques the complaint's presentation.