Journalist Michael Wolff Sues Melania Trump Over Epstein Reporting Threats

Journalist and author Michael Wolff has filed a lawsuit against First Lady Melania Trump, accusing her of attempting to intimidate him into stopping his reporting on her and President Donald Trump's alleged ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wolff claims Melania Trump threatened him with a $1 billion lawsuit to prevent him from publishing his work, including an upcoming tell-all book that may include details about the Trumps' connections to Epstein. Wolff's legal team argues that these threats aim to silence his First Amendment rights and shut down legitimate inquiry into the Epstein matter. Melania Trump's attorneys have denied the allegations, stating she stands against malicious and defamatory falsehoods, while claiming Wolff's statements are false and defamatory. Wolff is seeking permission to question both Melania and Donald Trump under oath regarding their relationship with Epstein and maintains his reporting is legitimate journalism rather than defamation. This lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions around the investigation into Epstein's connections to powerful figures and the limits of free speech when confronting influential individuals.