Trump presses for immediate testimony from Murdoch
In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his conservative US newspaper, the Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit stems from an investigative story published by the Journal about Trump's ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died by suicide in 2019.
Trump alleges that the Wall Street Journal's report, which he disputes as unfair coverage, was influenced by Murdoch, who is a key witness in the case. The lawsuit demands billions from Murdoch, citing his age (94) and health as reasons to avoid delays that could jeopardise the lawsuit.
The dispute centres around an alleged lewd birthday greeting for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003. Trump claims he did not write the greeting, but the evidence suggests otherwise, as Trump spent time with Epstein, as evidenced by several party videos.
Trump's broader strategy involves challenging media outlets, including those traditionally seen as conservative under Murdoch's influence, for what he perceives as disloyal or biased coverage against him.
Prominent figures and billionaires frequented Epstein's home, and Epstein was known for his connections to the American high society. Epstein's death and the official autopsy report sparked speculation in some circles of US society.
Despite the legal dispute, Trump has not fulfilled his campaign promise to release the Epstein files, which many are eager to see to gain a clearer understanding of the relationship between the two men.
[1] Source: The New York Times, CNN, and The Washington Post.
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