Trump’s Legal Battles Continue with WSJ Lawsuit

Attorney Alan Dershowitz has stated he may be called to testify in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. He claims he could demonstrate malice in the case, which stems from a letter Trump allegedly sent to financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump announced the lawsuit against the WSJ and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, on Friday. Dershowitz, speaking with “Sunday Agenda” host Lidia Curanaj, mentioned that the WSJ reached out to him regarding the letter in question. “They told me I might have written him a letter with a mock Vanity Fair cover,” he shared. “But, honestly, I don’t quite remember this. It was 23 years ago, after all. They asked for a copy of the letter and my signature to verify its authenticity, but they couldn’t provide that,” he added.

He expressed frustration that the WSJ published their story without confirming the details with him. “If this goes to trial, I think my involvement as a witness could help establish that malice was present,” Dershowitz remarked.

In related news, Trump previously reached a $15 million settlement with ABC in December 2024, following a lawsuit initiated in March of the same year. This case arose after a comment made by George Stephanopoulos during an interview with South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace. Additionally, Trump is embroiled in a $10 billion lawsuit concerning an interview compilation featuring then-President Kamala Harris, which has raised eyebrows within CBS.

Some of Trump’s supporters have criticized his handling of the Epstein Files, saying he has been “ratified” regarding the truth of the matter. Trump responded to these critics on social media and defended Attorney General Pam Bondi in a lengthy post on July 12.

On Thursday, Trump stated on Truth Social that he had requested Bondi to seek court permission to release transcripts from the grand jury in the Epstein case. Bondi later indicated on X that the Department of Justice plans to file to seal those documents on Friday.