Judge strikes down 'superfluous' Trump lawsuit against the New York Times
Published: 9/19/2025
A US federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times for being "repetitive" and "superfluous." Trump had accused the newspaper of lying and defaming him, prompting the legal complaint. Judge Merryday gave Trump 28 days to revise and resubmit the lawsuit to comply with legal standards. The New York Times welcomed the judge's ruling, calling the lawsuit a political document designed to inhibit independent reporting.
