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Trump Threatens Legal Action Over Health Rumors

1/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sue New York Magazine if it published a health story, per Ben Terris.
During an Oval Office interview, he cautioned about fitness rumors and said his health is "excellent."
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned CBS News not to edit the interview, promising legal action.
Trump has a history of suing media outlets, including CBS News and The New York Times, for misrepresentations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sue New York Magazine if it published a health story, per Ben Terris.
During an Oval Office interview, he cautioned about fitness rumors and said his health is "excellent."
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned CBS News not to edit the interview, promising legal action.
Trump has a history of suing media outlets, including CBS News and The New York Times, for misrepresentations.