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Trump, Mary Settle Leak Suit; Court Caps Damages

6/18/2026

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Story summary
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Mary Trump settled the leak suit and filed a Manhattan settlement letter to seek dismissal with prejudice.
  • The 2021 suit alleged Mary Trump breached a 2001 confidentiality agreement tied to Fred Trump Sr.’s estate.
  • A May 2024 appeals court limited damages to a nominal amount, not $100 million.
  • Earlier rulings dismissed Donald Trump’s related claims against the New York Times and ordered $392,639 in legal fees.