Trump’s legal team insists the reporters never published the alleged letter or drawing, because they don’t exist.
“The reason for those failures is because no authentic letter or drawing exists,” the lawsuit declares.
The Wall Street Journal has stood by its reporting. A spokesperson for Dow Jones said, “We have full confidence in the rigor and accuracy of our reporting and will vigorously defend against any lawsuit.”
Trump’s Wall Street Journal Libel Lawsuit Captures Headlines
The Journal’s article has reignited public interest in Trump’s relationship with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting federal sex trafficking charges. Though the article’s events date back two decades, the implications have surfaced as a political flashpoint during Trump’s second term.
While campaigning in 2024, Trump promised to release more files on Epstein—a pledge that resonated with right-wing influencers skeptical of official reports about Epstein’s death.
However, a memo from his own Justice Department later confirmed there was no evidence of a “client list,” disappointing many in his MAGA base.
