Trial Times


Article in Daily Kos by Oliver Willis, 9/16/24

Headline: The New York Times has done so much for Trump—but it’s never enough”

“Following months of mainstream media capitulation toward President Donald Trump and his administration, Trump filed a $15 billion lawsuit on Monday night against The New York Times. . .”

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https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/9/16/2343832/-The-New-York-Times-has-done-so-much-for-Trump-but-it-s-never-enough?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=top_news_slot_1&pm_medium=web

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Article in Poynter by Angela Fu, 9/16/25

Headline:  “Legal experts doubt Trump’s chances in his $15B defamation suit against The New York Times

Subhead:  “The case, filed in Florida, faces high hurdles under longstanding defamation precedent”

“President Donald Trump sued The New York Times Monday, demanding at least $15 billion in damages for what he alleges has been defamatory coverage of his rise to power. . .”

“Regardless of venue, Trump must meet a high burden to prove he was defamed. . .”

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https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2025/trump-sues-new-york-times-lawsuit/

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Article in The Guardian by Michael Savage, /16/25

Headline:  “Donald Trump files $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times”

Subhead:  “Title says it will not be ‘deterred by intimidation tactics’ after US president announces latest legal action”

“Donald Trump has filed a $15bn defamation lawsuit against the New York Times in his latest use of legal action targeting a major media outlet. . .”

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/16/donald-trump-says-he-is-suing-new-york-times-15bn-lawsuit-against-newspaper-ntwnfb