Another significant event has occurred in the US political arena. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times, one of the country's most prestigious publications. He is demanding $15 billion in damages from the editorial office.
In a statement made on his Truth Social social media page, Trump emphasized that The New York Times has been spreading unfounded and false information damaging the reputation of him, his family, his business, and the activities under the slogan "America First" for more than twenty years. According to the President, the publication did not maintain neutrality during the 2024 election process and openly supported Vice President Kamala Harris.
For this reason, he called The New York Times "the voice of the left-wing radical Democratic Party." Trump has taken a long and firm stance in his fight against the media.
He has filed lawsuits not only against The New York Times but also against ABC News, CBS channels, and The Wall Street Journal. According to reports, the parties reached a pre-trial settlement with ABC News and CBS, but the issue with The New York Times has not yet been resolved.
According to analysts, these actions are part of Trump's political strategy, as he tries to portray himself as a "victim" of the mass media and attract voters' attention. Experts emphasize that if the claim is satisfied, it will have a significant impact on media and political relations not only in the US but worldwide.
Because the $15 billion damage claim is one of the largest media lawsuits in history. The public has so far expressed mixed opinions: some emphasize that Trump is right, while others say he is threatening press freedom.
At the same time, this issue will continue to be discussed in the American political arena for a long time.
