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2025-09-16 18:55:19
[$15 Billion Lawsuit! Trump's Remarks Stir Up Public Opinion] ⑴ Trump has filed a $15 billion lawsuit targeting the New York Times and several of its reporters, and also implicating Penguin Random House. The lawsuit accuses the Times of interfering in the 2024 presidential election and spreading "false and defamatory content" about Trump. ⑵ Trump has previously used social media to call the New York Times a "virtual mouthpiece" for the "radical left-wing Democratic Party." The 85-page lawsuit details alleged misconduct by the Times, including support for his 2024 opponent and publication of books about his finances. ⑶ This is not the first time Trump has taken legal action against the media. Over the past year, he reached settlements with ABC News and Paramount Worldwide over their reporting. This lawsuit further highlights his ongoing tensions with various media organizations, whose reporting he has repeatedly criticized as "fake news" on social media. (4) This lawsuit can also be seen as a market risk signal, showing that the game between politicians and mainstream media may have a potential impact on the public opinion environment and even future market sentiment.
