President Trump said Monday he would file a $15 billion lawsuit for defamation and libel against the New York Times days after the newspaper released articles on his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump walks to Air Force One at Morristown Airport on Sept. 14, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey. Getty ImagesThe statement comes after Trump threatened last week to sue the New York Times for its reporting related to a sexually suggestive note and drawing given to Epstein.
Trump is suing The New York Times. AFP via Getty Images“Today, I have the Great Honor of bringing a $15 Billion Dollar Defamation and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.
The New York Times did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.
A birthday letter that U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly wrote to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than 20 years ago is seen as presented by House Democrats. via REUTERSTrump accused the paper of lying about him, his family and businesses, as well as Republican-led movements and ideologies such as the America First movement, and Make America Great Again (MAGA).
A police officer outside The New York Times headquarters on June 28, 2018. APThe suit would be filed in Florida, he added, but gave no further details.
