Next Legal Steps and Implications
Trump is represented by Alejandro Brito and Ian Michael Corp of Brito PLLC. No legal representatives for Dow Jones, News Corp., or involved journalists were listed on Friday.
The lawsuit sets the stage for a dramatic courtroom showdown over defamation, journalistic standards, and the boundaries of public discourse. As the case proceeds, the First Amendment and media responsibility will take center stage under the glare of national scrutiny.