• Donald Trump sues the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch for at least $10 billion.
• The lawsuit stems from a report claiming Trump sent a suggestive birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Trump accuses the defendants of defamation and malicious intent.
• The case raises questions about Trump's past ties to Epstein and the implications for his political career.
• Trump’s supporters are seeking the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein’s case.

US President Donald Trump has initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), its owner Rupert Murdoch, and several journalists, claiming defamation due to a report suggesting Trump sent a lewd birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The lawsuit was filed in the federal court in Miami and follows Trump's vehement denial of the article’s claims, which alleged the letter included a sexually suggestive drawing and mentioned secrets shared between the two, according to SCMP, India Times, and Channel News Asia.

In his social media posts, Trump characterized the lawsuit as a "powerhouse action" against what he called "fake news." He expressed intent to call Murdoch as a witness, alleging the story has caused him significant reputational harm. The letter, reportedly part of a birthday album organized by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein's 50th birthday, has sparked controversy and intensified scrutiny of Trump’s past associations with Epstein, a convicted sex offender, according to India Times and Dawn.

The WSJ had published the article days prior, detailing Trump's connection to Epstein and alleging a suggestive message was included in the letter. Trump's representatives have argued that the letter is fabricated and claims malicious intent from the WSJ’s reporting. This legal action unfolds amid mounting pressure from Trump’s supporters for more transparency regarding the Epstein case, including calls for the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein's legal issues, as mentioned in multiple sources including TRT Global and Business Insider.

As part of the discovery process, if the lawsuit proceeds, it may potentially unveil details concerning Trump's historical relationship with Epstein, further complicating the political landscape surrounding Trump, especially among his MAGA supporters who have increasingly linked Epstein's scandal to broader conspiracy theories, according to AA and The Hill.