Former US President Donald Trump has announced a defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, seeking damages totaling $15 billion. In a statement, Trump asserted that the newspaper has evolved into a “voice for the radical left” and has systematically defamed him, his family and his political movements over an extended period.
The lawsuit, filed in Florida, centers on Trump’s contention that the newspaper’s support for Kamala Harris during the 2020 presidential campaign constitutes an “unprecedented illegal campaign contribution”. He specifically cited the newspaper’s prominent placement of Harris’s support on its front page as an example of this practice, claiming it was a previously unheard-of action.
Trump further alleges a long-standing pattern of falsehoods and defamation by The New York Times, directed not only at himself but also at his supporters. While details regarding the specifics of the legal proceedings have not yet been released, the announcement signals a significant legal challenge against the prominent news organization.
