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Judge strikes down 'superfluous' Trump lawsuit against the New York Times

Judge strikes down 'superfluous' Trump lawsuit against the New York Times

A federal judge has struck down former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against The New York Times, describing it as "superfluous." The lawsuit, filed by Trump, alleged that the newspaper and several of its reporters conspired with former FBI Director James Comey to improperly obtain and publish his tax returns. The judge, however, found that the lawsuit lacked substance and failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the claims. The judge gave Trump 28 days to amend the lawsuit, but warned that the amended version must address the deficiencies identified in the original filing. The judge's ruling is a setback for Trump, who has a history of filing lawsuits against media organizations that have reported critically on him. The decision highlights the high bar that public figures must meet when seeking to sue for defamation or other claims related to their public activities.

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