The lawsuit threat underscores Trump’s deteriorating relationship with Murdoch’s media empire, which includes the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and Fox News.
Although Murdoch’s outlets were once considered Trump-friendly, their relationship has cooled, particularly as Trump lashes out at critical coverage.
This latest threat follows recent settlements Trump secured from other media giants:
- A $15 million settlement from ABC News over the George Stephanopoulos defamation case (Politico report)
- A $16 million deal with CBS News/Paramount earlier this month (Politico report)
Trump has also pursued action against the Associated Press and banned its reporters from the Oval Office over past disputes.
Epstein Saga Continues to Shadow Washington
The new Wall Street Journal report comes amid renewed public interest in the Epstein case. The Department of Justice and the FBI recently released a long-awaited memo concluding there was no evidence Epstein was murdered or that a “client list” existed (Axios report).
