Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion libel suit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal regarding a story on a note allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. This lawsuit is notable as it appears to be the first instance of a sitting president suing a media organization. Despite Trump's history of threatening lawsuits against media companies, cases against Murdoch face challenges due to strict US libel laws and the Journal's reputation for standing firm against powerful figures. Yet, there is speculation that both parties may seek to settle before litigation unfolds.
The libel suit Trump filed against Rupert Murdoch, Murdoch's Wall Street Journal, and two Journal reporters is extraordinary, being seemingly the first time a sitting president has sued a media organization.
Multiple media and tech companies have settled similar cases with Trump since he was elected, making the likelihood of a verdict in this case questionable.
US libel laws place the burden on a plaintiff to prove that someone has said something untrue about them, a steeper challenge for public figures.
Murdoch's Journal has a long tradition of not bending when powerful people threaten it, suggesting a difficult path for Trump in this lawsuit.
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