The Times Fires Back
The New York Times wasted no time pushing back. A spokesperson declared Tuesday:
“This lawsuit has no merit. It lacks any legitimate legal claims and instead is an attempt to stifle and discourage independent reporting. The New York Times will not be deterred by intimidation tactics. We will continue to pursue the facts without fear or favor and stand up for journalists’ First Amendment right to ask questions on behalf of the American people.”
Penguin Random House has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Legal Heavyweights Enter the Ring
Trump has enlisted a trio of attorneys: Alejandro Brito of Brito PLLC, Edward Andrew Paltzik of Taylor Dykema PLLC, and Daniel Zachary Epstein of Epstein & Co. LLC. Counsel details for the defendants remain unavailable.
The case sets up yet another high-stakes showdown between Trump and the press, a rivalry that continues to blur the line between politics, media, and the courtroom.
