Trump Wins Legal Battle Against Pulitzer Prize Board

President Trump achieved a significant legal victory as a Florida judge ruled that internal communications of the Pulitzer Prize Board must be disclosed in his defamation lawsuit against the board. This lawsuit, initiated in 2022, challenges the board's decision to award the New York Times and Washington Post in 2018 for their reporting on Russian interference in the 2016 election, which Trump claims was based on a 'debunked theory.' Judge Robert Pegg dismissed the board's motion to protect their communications, emphasizing the lack of evidence for any undue burden. Trump's attorney stated that the ruling allows Trump to hold accountable those he believes have spread 'fake news.' The case will now move into the discovery phase, where both parties will exchange evidence as they prepare for trial. Trump's legal team is optimistic about the implications of accessing the board's communications for their case.