The White House removed The Wall Street Journal from the press pool accompanying President Trump to Scotland after the publication reported he sent a 'bawdy' birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited 'fake and defamatory conduct' as the reason for this exclusion. Trump denied the report and filed a lawsuit seeking $10 billion in damages for defamation against the Journal and its executives. Dow Jones, the Journal's publisher, expressed confidence in their reporting while preparing to defend against the lawsuit.
The White House removed The Wall Street Journal from the press pool traveling with President Trump following its report on a 'bawdy' letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that thirteen diverse outlets will participate in the press pool, but the WSJ was excluded due to its 'fake and defamatory conduct'.
Trump filed a lawsuit against the WSJ for defamation, seeking at least $10 billion in damages, after the Journal reported on an alleged letter he sent to Epstein.
Dow Jones expressed confidence in their reporting and stated they would vigorously defend against Trump's lawsuit regarding the defamatory letter.
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