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Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
By Brian Stelter, CNN
(CNN) — Another one of President Donald Trump’s lawsuits against a news organization has fizzled out.
This time, it is a defamation lawsuit that the Trump Media and Technology Group brought against The Washington Post in 2023 over a story titled “Trust linked to porn-fri...
Key takeaway This time, it is a defamation lawsuit that the Trump Media and Technology Group brought against The Washington Post in 2023 over a story titled “Trust linked to porn-friendly bank could gain a stake in Trump’s Truth Social.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where a strong and free press is crucial to holding local leaders accountable, the dismissal of Trump Media's defamation suit against The Washington Post is a significant development. The case's outcome reinforces the high standard of proof required for public figures to prevail in defamation cases, which is essential for protecting local journalists and news organizations from frivolous lawsuits. As El Pasoans, we rely on our local media outlets to provide accurate and thorough reporting on issues that affect our community, from city government to public safety. The ruling in this case ensures that journalists can continue to investigate and report on matters of public interest without fear of baseless lawsuits. This is particularly important in a border city like El Paso, where a well-informed public is vital to addressing the complex issues that shape our community.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Brian Stelter, CNN
(CNN) — Another one of President Donald Trump’s lawsuits against a news organization has fizzled out.
This time, it is a defamation lawsuit that the Trump Media and Technology Group brought against The Washington Post in 2023 over a story titled “Trust linked to porn-fri...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 8, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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