Trump Says Court Rejected New York Times Bid to Toss Defamation Suit
Trump claims a judge refused to dismiss his defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and ordered him to file an updated complaint alleging actual malice.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump said a judge rejected The New York Times’ attempt to dismiss his defamation lawsuit and ordered an updated complaint. Trump framed the ruling as a defeat for the newspaper after what he called a decade of hostile coverage.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “BREAKING NEWS: The Failing New York Times, after 10 years of harassment, slander, and libel, just failed again in their desperate attempt to have our powerful Defamation Lawsuit against them dropped. As we requested, the Highly Respected Judge has called for an updated complaint, which will lay out, in extreme detail, all the ways in which The Times has repeatedly and consistently acted, with actual malice in defaming me, my family, our Great MAGA Movement, and America, itself. We will continue to hold The Times and their “comrades” in the Mainstream Media accountable for publishing, promoting, and dealing in Fake News. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Trump” on July 27, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 13th message released today. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 23 of his 440 posts over the last 30 days focused on legal matters.
The post did not name the presiding judge or specify the deadline for the amended filing. A defamation claim by a public figure must clear the actual malice standard, which requires proof that a publisher knew a statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. Trump vowed to continue targeting The Times and other outlets he labels the Mainstream Media. A date for the next hearing or the newspaper’s response has not been announced.
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