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Trump files libel lawsuit over WSJ Epstein report
MSNBC· 2025-07-19 01:17
Well, I want to read one sentence. Remember, this is the president of the United States. And this lawsuit says that the statements that the Wall Street Journal made tend to so harm the reputation of plaintiff, president of the United States, as to lower his professional reputation in the community or deter third persons from associating or dealing with him. That's the president of the United States saying that this article by the Wall Street Journal are going to have people not want to associate with or dea ...
‘He is always his worst enemy’: Trump sues Murdoch & WSJ amid MAGA revolt over Epstein bomb
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 23:30
We start with multiple breaking news developments on Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Late today, Donald Trump filing a liel suit against the Wall Street Journal over its new Epstein reporting. Also late today, Trump's DOJ filing a motion to unseal grand jury testimony about Epstein. Trump's new suit names Rupert Murdoch, the journal's parent company, and the two reporters who broke that story. the journal detailing a 2003 letter that Trump reportedly wrote to Epstein for his 50th birthday. The journal des ...
Trump sues WSJ over Epstein report and pushes to unseal grand jury files
NBC News· 2025-07-18 22:00
President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, its parent companies, and a former Fox News executive over a report linking him to a letter and drawing allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that ...
Nicolle Wallace: Trump libel lawsuit is 'the shiny object... to try to seize back the narrative'
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 21:54
Epstein Case Transparency & Political Pressure - A diverse political alliance is applying pressure for full transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case, leading to Donald Trump directing the DOJ to release grand jury testimony [5][6] - Congress is pushing for the release of videos, photographs, FBI 302s (witness interviews), texts, and emails related to the Epstein case [6] - A House resolution, though without legal weight, indicates growing demand for greater transparency in the Epstein case [6] Trump's Legal Action & Narrative Control - Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch, and two Wall Street Journal reporters, categorized as assault, libel, or slander [4][10][11] - The lawsuit is perceived as a "shiny object" to distract from political misfortunes related to the Epstein case [9][12] - The Wall Street Journal's reporting was carefully worded, suggesting legal vetting, and likely possesses more evidence, including copies of documents and proof of DOJ possession [13][14] Potential Defenses & Evidence - The Wall Street Journal could defend itself by proving the truth, i_e_, the document was in the Justice Department's possession [17] - The Department of Justice potentially possesses documents related to the Epstein case, including a book prepared for Epstein's 50th birthday [18][19] - The White House was aware of the Wall Street Journal's reporting at least by Tuesday evening, suggesting they could have sought to verify the document's authenticity [20]
‘Pile of garbage’ newspaper! Trump calls out WSJ and Rupert Murdoch
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 14:57
So, Gabe, we are we're seeing some common tactics here from this president and this White House in the face of a damaging story. Insults and legal threats. Yeah, that's exactly uh right, Anna.Look, the president is threatening to sue, as you mentioned, the vice president calling this complete and utter BS. The press secretary arguing that the journal never showed them uh the actual letter. But this these are all tactics that uh we've heard uh before uh from the president and uh this administration.Now this ...
MSNBC Highlights — July 17
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 11:27
Wall Street Journal reporting on a birthday letter that Donald Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. Gla Maxwell collected that and other letters for a tw 2003 birthday album. That's according to documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. Pages from the album are among the documents examined by Justice Department officials who investigated Epstein and Maxwell years ago. According to people who have reviewed the pages, here's how the journal describes a letter Donald Trump wrote to Jeffrey Ep ...
'It's become a full-blown scandal': Trump orders Epstein grand jury unsealed
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 04:20
It is day 179 of the second Trump administration. Tonight, we are tracking brand new reporting from the Wall Street Journal about the connection between President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. A letter with Trump's name was included in Epstein's 50th birthday album and reviewed by the journal. Shortly after the story was published, the president posted that Attorney General Pam Bondi would quote produce any and all pertinent grand jury testimony from the Epstein case subject to court approval. Bondi sai ...
'Another wonderful secret' EXPOSED: Trump squirms at drip, drip, drip of Epstein details
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 04:09
We're continuing to follow that breaking news from the Wall Street Journal, which reported tonight that a lewd letter bearing Donald Trump's signature was given to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. According to documents reviewed by the journal, as well as people familiar with them, that letter contains several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman. Donald Trump denied writing the letter.He's now threatening to sue the Journal, News Corp, and Rupert Murdoch. Moments ago, he also said, quot ...
BREAKING: Trump sent Epstein birthday letter reviewed by DOJ, Wall Street Journal reports
MSNBC· 2025-07-18 01:46
does suggest though that there was a relationship here, that they were friendly at one point in time. If in fact this drawing is, as the Wall Street Journal suggests, something that Donald Trump did in his own hand, is it evidence of a crime. I doubt it.Um, is it likely to be probative of something else. Possibly if we knew what the other parts of the quote unquote files were. Um, but right now it's really just suggestive at a moment where this president is doubling down on the fact that I don't know this p ...
The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell - July 14 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-07-15 06:00
Political Commentary & Analysis - The report suggests Donald Trump's use of profanity and behavior at a religious luncheon were inappropriate [1][2][4][5] - The analysis indicates Trump's approval rating is lower compared to other presidents at similar points in their terms, such as John F Kennedy, George H W Bush, Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden [10][11][12] - The report mentions the possibility of a third impeachment of Donald Trump if Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives [14] - The report highlights concerns about Donald Trump's handling of the Epstein files and potential implications for his presidency [7][8][15][16] Economic & Policy Impact - The report points out that a significant portion of Trump supporters oppose his tariffs, which they perceive as illegal, unconstitutional, and economically disastrous [8][54][55][56][61] - The analysis indicates that Trump's tariffs could lead to increased prices for consumers and negatively impact small businesses [60][62][63][64] - The report mentions proposed tariffs of 35% on Canada, 30% on the European Union, and 30% on Mexico [56] Social & Ethical Concerns - The report raises questions about Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his administration's handling of the Epstein files [6][7][8][15][16][21][22][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41] - The report references a New York civil court finding Donald Trump sexually abused Eugene Carol and the subsequent $85 million in damages awarded [30]