Trump’s Claims: Fabrications and Character Attacks
The complaint alleges the publications are riddled with falsehoods, including claims that Trump:
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Inherited more than $400 million through fraudulent tax schemes.
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Paid someone to take the SAT exam on his behalf.
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Made admiring comments about Adolf Hitler.
“These are not errors; they are malicious fabrications,” the suit argues, adding that the Times consistently seeks to portray Trump “in the most antagonistic and negative way possible.”
Past Legal Clashes With the Media
Trump’s filing also highlights his history of courtroom battles with media giants, pointing to what he called “monumental victories.” Those include a $16 million settlement with Paramount over a “60 Minutes” broadcast involving Vice President Kamala Harris, and another $16 million settlement with ABC News tied to statements by anchor George Stephanopoulos.
The lawsuit also references his $10 billion claim against The Wall Street Journal, filed in July, which centered on a story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday celebration.
