The Wall Street Journal has requested a judge to dismiss Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the publication, claiming that Trump is attempting to undermine the First Amendment with his lawsuit related to Epstein. The Journal's report from July 2025 alleged that Trump sent a letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday, which was included in a book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003. Trump has denied writing the letter and filed a defamation lawsuit, which was previously dismissed in April for not meeting the standard of actual malice required for public figures. The Journal's recent motion to dismiss argues that Trump's amended complaint does not address the issues identified in the court's dismissal order and reiterates previously rejected allegations. The filing emphasizes that to prove actual malice, Trump must demonstrate that the Journal knowingly published false information or did so with reckless disregard for the truth. The article noted Trump's past relationship with Epstein and included his statements about their interactions. The Journal's filing also pointed out that it had attempted to reach Maxwell for comment, but she did not respond. The Journal is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed without the possibility of amendment and is requesting attorneys' fees under Florida's anti-SLAPP laws.
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- framing: Wall Street Journal Asks Court to Dismiss Trump's Amended Complaint
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- framing: scathing motion to dismiss
- editorializing: accusing the president of attempting to 'subvert' the First Amendment
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Wall Street Journal Seeks Dismissal of Trump's Lawsuit Related to Epstein Article
The Wall Street Journal has filed a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit, arguing that the amended complaint does not rectify previous legal deficiencies. The lawsuit stems from a report alleging Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies. The Journal's filing asserts that the case lacks merit and requests dismissal without prejudice.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'blistering court filing'
- ✕ loaded language: 'bombshell report'
- ✕ loaded language: 'scathing motion to dismiss'
- ✕ loaded language: 'groundless'
- ✕ framing: Wall Street Journal Asks Court to Dismiss Trump's Amended Complaint
- ✕ framing: blistering court filing
- ✕ framing: scathing motion to dismiss
- ✕ editorializing: accusing the president of attempting to 'subvert' the First Amendment
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Wall Street Journal Asks Court to Dismiss Trump's Amended Complaint in Epstein Article Lawsuit
Wall Street Journal Seeks Dismissal of Trump's Lawsuit Related to Epstein Article