President Trump has initiated a libel lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal concerning a report that he sent a controversial letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The suit, filed in Miami, includes other parties such as Dow Jones and News Corp. Howard Kurtz discussed the risks of this legal action, particularly how it may amplify attention on the Journal's reporting, which has not been validated by Fox News. Additionally, Trump has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release grand jury testimony linked to the Epstein case, ensuring ongoing media scrutiny of the situation.
President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over a report claiming he sent a controversial letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.
The lawsuit includes Murdoch, Dow Jones, and News Corp while raising attention to the Journal's reporting, which Fox News has not independently verified.
Howard Kurtz pointed out that Trump's lawsuit could backfire, potentially drawing more public focus onto the Journal's claims regarding the letter.
Trump's directive to Attorney General Pam Bondi to release grand jury testimony related to the Epstein case suggests continued prominence of the issue in the news.
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