President Trump threatened to add The New York Times’ remarks on the conflict between the United States and Iran to his current lawsuit against the company.
“The headline in the Corrupt and Failing New York Times: ‘What Changed After Almost 4 Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much.’ REALLY?” Trump wrote. “Their Military is DONE, their Navy is GONE, their Air Force is GONE, their Launching Pads, Missiles, Drones and Manufacturing of same, is almost GONE, their top two sets of Leaders are GONE, their Inflation is at 250%, their Economy is BROKEN, their Soldiers aren’t being paid, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN, THE OIL IS GUSHING, and the U.S. Stock Market and Jobs are at record HIGHS. That’s what’s CHANGED, you corrupt and unethical cowards, and MORE!!!”
President Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the outlet in September. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, argues that the Times’ endorsement of Kamala Harris amounted to an illegal “campaign contribution.”
The 85-page filing names the New York Times Company, four of its reporters, and Penguin Random House as defendants. Trump’s lawyers argue the outlet engaged in “persistent election interference from the legacy media” and cited the Times’ publication of Lucky Loser, a book critical of his business record, as part of the alleged smear campaign.
The Times dismissed the lawsuit as meritless. A spokesperson said, “It lacks any legitimate legal claims and instead is an attempt to stifle and discourage independent reporting. The New York Times will not be deterred by intimidation tactics.”
