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Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal

4/15/2026

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Trump's Defamation Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the defamation suit by U.S. President Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal over a birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling Trump failed to prove actual malice.
Trump claims card is fake, despite lawmakers releasing it.
The Wall Street Journal defended reporting, saying it sought Trump's comment before publication.
Trump plans to refile by April 27, adding to his ongoing legal battles with media outlets.

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Vance Defends Trump

Vice President JD Vance defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was a 'Democrat hoax' at a Turning Point USA event.
Vance said the hoax referred to Trump being Epstein's close friend.
Critics countered with Epstein's words describing Trump as his 'closest friend for 10 years.'
Social media noted that Trump's ties to Epstein are well-documented, and evidence suggests they were indeed friends.

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Trump's Defamation Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the defamation suit by U.S. President Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal over a birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling Trump failed to prove actual malice.
Trump claims card is fake, despite lawmakers releasing it.
The Wall Street Journal defended reporting, saying it sought Trump's comment before publication.
Trump plans to refile by April 27, adding to his ongoing legal battles with media outlets.

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