Trump Sues Media Outlets for Defamation

Donald Trump, the president-elect, has initiated a series of lawsuits against major media outlets, including The New York Times and Penguin Random House, seeking $10 billion in damages for alleged defamation related to critical reporting. Trump's legal team claims that the articles and a book titled 'Lucky Loser' contain false statements intended to damage his reputation and business legacy. The New York Times has firmly defended its reporting as accurate, while Penguin Random House has not yet commented. Additionally, lawsuits have been filed against CBS News for alleged election interference and against The Daily Beast over corrected reporting on campaign fundraising. These legal actions have raised significant concerns about press freedom and the implications of Trump's ongoing hostility towards the media as he prepares for his second term. Advocacy groups have condemned these lawsuits as threats to journalistic integrity and independence.