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争议升级!特朗普起诉《华尔街日报》,与爱泼斯坦关系引猜测
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-07-20 23:11

Core Viewpoint - President Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion, claiming defamation and alleging that the publication fabricated stories that harmed his reputation and finances [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit, consisting of 18 pages, targets The Wall Street Journal, its journalists, and parent companies, accusing them of defamation under federal law [3]. - Trump asserts that the alleged letter to Jeffrey Epstein is a forgery and claims that he had previously informed the Journal's editor about this [3][4]. - The lawsuit questions the Journal's failure to provide evidence of the letter's existence or its acquisition [4]. Group 2: Media Response and Analysis - Major media outlets, including CNN and The New York Times, have analyzed the relationship between Trump and Epstein, raising questions about the credibility of Trump's denials [6][7]. - CNN highlighted five key questions regarding Trump's relationship with Epstein, including the nature of their past interactions and Trump's credibility in denying the allegations [6]. - The Wall Street Journal maintains confidence in the accuracy of its reporting and plans to vigorously defend against the lawsuit [6]. Group 3: Political Implications - The lawsuit has unexpectedly united some members of the MAGA movement, who previously criticized Trump for not disclosing Epstein's client list but are now rallying in support of him against Murdoch [8]. - Trump's history of lawsuits against media outlets includes previous cases against CNN and The New York Times, which were dismissed by courts [8].