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Trump Sues NYT Over Business Claims Amid Iran War Backlash

6/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump sued The New York Times, alleging false statements about his business record and reputation.
Trump called the Times’s Iran war coverage “treasonous” and “criminal” on Truth Social.
The New York Times said the lawsuit is meritless and intended to silence independent reporting.
A CBS News poll released Sunday found nearly three-quarters of Americans think the Iran conflict has not been worth its cost, adding pressure on Trump.

History

Historical Context

After the 1960 “Heed Their Rising Voices” ad sparked a $500,000 libel verdict against the New York Times, the Supreme Court—led by Justice William J. Brennan Jr.—issued a unanimous 9-0 ruling on March 9 1964 establishing the “actual malice” standard for public officials. That precedent now frames former President Donald Trump’s 2024 lawsuit accusing the Times of false reporting.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump sued The New York Times, alleging false statements about his business record and reputation.
Trump called the Times’s Iran war coverage “treasonous” and “criminal” on Truth Social.
The New York Times said the lawsuit is meritless and intended to silence independent reporting.
A CBS News poll released Sunday found nearly three-quarters of Americans think the Iran conflict has not been worth its cost, adding pressure on Trump.

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