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Trump to file $15bn defamation and libel lawsuit against New York Times

By Abubakar Ibrahim,Reuters 41am

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Trump to file $15bn defamation and libel lawsuit against New York Times

U.S President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will be filing a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times.

“Today, I have the Great Honour of bringing a $15 billion and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Trump said the suit would be filed in Florida, without providing further details.

The New York Times did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.

Trump accused the Times of lying about him, his family and his businesses.