President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. Trump accused the defendants of intentionally publishing false and defamatory statements that caused significant financial and reputational damage. The lawsuit seeks at least $10 billion in damages. The controversy surrounding Trump’s relationship with Epstein has led to a rift within his support base, with some questioning the administration’s handling of the case and the decision not to release additional files. The Justice Department is now looking to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein’s sex trafficking case while Trump vows to fight back against what he perceives as attacks from the media.
