Trump sues NY Times and publishers for $15 billion over defamation

Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Penguin Random House, alleging they engaged in a campaign to damage his reputation ahead of the 2024 election through false and libelous articles and books. The lawsuit claims the media outlets aimed to harm his reputation and electoral prospects, while the Times denies the allegations, calling the suit meritless.