Trump Launches $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Murdoch and Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Claims

Sun Jul 20 2025 21:26:50 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Launches $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Murdoch and Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Claims

Former President accuses publication of slandering him with false birthday note derived from Epstein scandal.


Trump's legal battle highlights ongoing tensions surrounding his relationship with media and the Epstein investigation.

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, former President Donald Trump has filed a staggering $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, the owner of the Wall Street Journal, and its parent company, Dow Jones. The lawsuit stems from an article asserting that Trump sent a provocative birthday note to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, long before Epstein faced legal action for sex crimes.

The article in question alleged that the note, claimed to be sent by Trump for Epstein's 50th birthday, contained inappropriate content and was characterized by the president as "fake." Following the piece’s publication, Trump took to social media to express his outrage, labeling the Journal as a "useless 'rag'" and announcing the initiation of what he termed a “powerhouse lawsuit.”

Trump's lengthy history with Murdoch — marked by both collaboration and contention — adds another layer of complexity to this case. The Dow Jones spokesperson expressed confidence in the integrity of their reporting and affirmed their commitment to defend against Trump's claims.

According to the Wall Street Journal, this controversial letter supposedly includes playful commentary and a hand-drawn outline—features which Trump firmly denies are part of his expression, stating, "These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures."

This lawsuit coincides with the renewed scrutiny of the Epstein case, with the U.S. Justice Department requesting a judge to unseal grand jury materials related to Epstein's earlier sex trafficking case amid criticisms of Trump's administration for its management of Epstein's prosecution. Trump's administration is under pressure from supporters pushing for full transparency regarding Epstein’s activities and connections.

As the pressure mounts, pivotal figures in Congress are contemplating a "discharge petition" to compel action by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has faced backlash for her initial reluctance to release critical documents related to Epstein’s case. The interplay between Epstein-related revelations and Trump’s grappling with public perception could profoundly influence both his political landscape and ongoing legal challenges.

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