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Why has Trump filed a $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times?

Media | The Guardian · George Chidi · last updated

President has accused paper of trying to damage his ‘business, personal and political reputation’

Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, book publisher Penguin and several Times reporters in a district court in Florida on Monday night, accusing them of reporting “specifically designed to try and damage President Trump’s business, personal and political reputation”.

Trump seeks $15bn, plus punitive damages, court costs and “other relief”. Here’s a brief look at what’s in the filing.

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