Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against Michael Wolff and Epstein Estate
Trump said he will sue Michael Wolff and possibly Jeffrey Epstein's estate after the Justice Department released more than 3.5 million pages of Epstein files.
Overview
President Donald Trump threatened to sue author Michael Wolff and said he might also sue the estate of Jeffrey Epstein in remarks to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday, saying the released files show a "conspiracy," according to pool reports.
The Justice Department released more than 3.5 million pages of Epstein-related material on Friday, the department said, and warned the disclosure "may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos," a caveat that complicates verification.
Michael Wolff defended his reporting and said on his podcast Inside Trump's Head that he used Epstein as a source and could not recall specific emails but was trying to get Epstein to go public, a statement that disputes Trump's characterization.
Trump has an established history of media litigation, including a current $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, court filings show, underscoring the potential scale of new litigation against Wolff or Epstein's estate.
Trump said "we'll probably sue Wolff" and "we're going to certainly sue Wolff" but provided no timetable, while Wolff responded on social media and his podcast by inviting litigation, setting up likely court battles ahead.
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The Justice Department released more than 3.5 million pages of Epstein-related documents on Friday, including personal emails and unverified materials like assault allegations against Trump and records of his flights on Epstein's plane in the 1990s.
Trump alleges Wolff conspired with Epstein to harm him politically, citing emails where Wolff suggested using Epstein as a 'bullet' against his 2016 campaign and encouraged counter-narratives.
Wolff defended his reporting, stated he used Epstein as a source, disputed Trump's claims, and invited litigation on social media and his podcast.[1]
No, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that Epstein did not suggest Trump had done anything criminal or had inappropriate contact with victims, despite unverified allegations.
Trump has a history of media litigation, including a current $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times.[1]
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