Trump Files Libel Suit Against Murdoch, WSJ Over Epstein Story

President Donald Trump is aggressively pursuing legal action against Rupert Murdoch and News Corp. over a Wall Street Journal story alleging he sent a bawdy birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies and calls defamatory. Despite initial confusion over the filing of the lawsuit, Trump has publicly vowed to sue Murdoch and the WSJ, claiming the piece was false and malicious. This legal battle is part of a broader pattern of Trump successfully pressuring and settling with major media organizations, including ABC and CBS, as they increasingly appear to capitulate to his demands. However, Rupert Murdoch, a long-time Trump ally and media mogul, is reportedly standing firm against Trump’s pressure due to the strength of the WSJ's reporting. Meanwhile, Trump has also instructed his attorney general to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein, further intensifying public scrutiny around the Epstein case and Trump’s involvement.