Trump Says Judge Rejected Times Bid to Toss Defamation Suit

Trump Says Judge Rejected Times Bid to Toss Defamation Suit

Trump claims a judge denied The New York Times' effort to dismiss his defamation lawsuit and ordered him to file an updated complaint alleging actual malice.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 27, 2026, 2:15 PM ET

Donald J. Trump said a judge rejected The New York Times’ bid to dismiss his defamation lawsuit and ordered him to file an amended complaint.