NEW YORK CITY, USA — Former U.S. President Donald Trump is in the middle of a big legal fight—and now he wants to question billionaire Rupert Murdoch as soon as possible!
This all started because of a newspaper article that Trump says is not true and hurts his name.
📰 What Was in the News That Made Trump So Angry?
On July 17, the Wall Street Journal published a story about Trump’s past connection with Jeffrey Epstein—a man who was once a rich financier but later known as a convicted sex offender.
The article said that:
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Trump’s name appeared on a birthday card to Epstein from the year 2003.
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The card included a strange and sexually suggestive drawing.
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It also mentioned “secrets they shared,” making it seem like Trump and Epstein were hiding something.
😡 Trump Sues the Newspaper
The very next day, July 18, Trump sued the Wall Street Journal.
He didn’t just sue the paper. He also sued:
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The company that owns it, Dow Jones,
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The reporters who wrote the article,
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And Rupert Murdoch, the 94-year-old media billionaire behind it all.
Trump says the story is false and damaging to his reputation, especially since he is running for President again.
⏰ “We Need Murdoch to Speak—Fast!”
This Monday, Trump’s lawyers went to court and said:
“We want Rupert Murdoch to testify (answer questions under oath) within 15 days.”
Why so soon?
Because Murdoch is 94 years old, and Trump’s legal team says it’s important to hear his side before it’s too late due to age or health reasons.
🗞️ What Does the Wall Street Journal Say?
So far:
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Dow Jones (the company that owns the Journal) hasn’t made a comment about Trump’s demand.
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But they already said earlier that the Journal stands by its story.
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And they’re ready to fight back hard in court.
🤔 Why Is This a Big Deal?
This case is full of big names:
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Donald Trump, a former president who wants to be president again.
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Rupert Murdoch, one of the most powerful media tycoons in the world.
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And Jeffrey Epstein, a man tied to many controversies, who died in jail in 2019.
It’s also a battle between freedom of the press and someone saying “That story is fake and harmful!”
