Trump Announces $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times

In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the media landscape, former President Donald J. Trump announced on September 16, 2025, his intent to file a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times. The announcement, described by Trump as a “Great Honor,” underscores his ongoing battle with major media outlets, which he accuses of spreading false and damaging narratives about him, his business ventures, and his political legacy.

Posting of Truth Social Mr Trump Says

“Today, I have the Great Honor of bringing a $15 Billion Dollar Defamation and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times, one of the worst and most degenerate newspapers in the History of our Country, becoming a virtual “mouthpiece” for the Radical Left Democrat Party. I view it as the single largest illegal Campaign contribution, EVER. Their Endorsement of Kamala Harris was actually put dead center on the front page of The New York Times, something heretofore UNHEARD OF! The “Times” has engaged in a decades long method of lying about your Favorite President (ME!), my family, business, the America First Movement, MAGA, and our Nation as a whole. I am PROUD to hold this once respected “rag” responsible, as we are doing with the Fake News Networks such as our successful litigation against George Slopadopoulos/ABC/Disney, and 60 Minutes/CBS/Paramount, who knew that they were falsely “smearing” me through a highly sophisticated system of document and visual alteration, which was, in effect, a malicious form of defamation, and thus, settled for record amounts. They practiced this longterm INTENT and pattern of abuse, which is both unacceptable and illegal. The New York Times has been allowed to freely lie, smear, and defame me for far too long, and that stops, NOW! The suit is being brought in the Great State of Florida. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!“

The New York Times has yet to issue a formal response, but a spokesperson indicated the newspaper stands by its reporting and will vigorously defend itself in court. Legal analysts expect a protracted battle, with potential implications for press freedoms and the boundaries of public figure defamation cases.