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Trump Launches $15B Defamation Lawsuit Against NY Times

12/6/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and reporters for allegedly biased coverage.
The New York Times says the lawsuit lacks merit and aims to suppress independent reporting.
In a separate matter, The New York Times sued the Pentagon over new press policies, alleging violations of First and Fifth Amendment rights.

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U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and reporters for allegedly biased coverage.
The New York Times says the lawsuit lacks merit and aims to suppress independent reporting.
In a separate matter, The New York Times sued the Pentagon over new press policies, alleging violations of First and Fifth Amendment rights.