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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Michael Savage Media editor

Donald Trump files $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times

A copy of the New York Times newspaper on a news-stand
Donald Trump provided no evidence for his claims against the New York Times. Photograph: dts News Agency Germany/Rex/Shutterstock

Donald Trump has filed a $15bn defamation lawsuit against the New York Times in his latest use of legal action targeting a major media outlet.

The US president accused it of being a “mouthpiece” for the Democratic party and of “spreading false and defamatory content” about him.

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