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Juez desestima la demanda por difamación de US$ 3.800 millones de Trump Media contra The Washington Post
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
Brian Stelter, CNN
Fracasó otra de las demandas del presidente Donald Trump contra una organización de noticias.
Esta vez, se trata de una demanda por difamación que el Grupo de Medios y Tecnología de Trump presentó contra The Washington Post en 2023 por un artículo titulado “Fideicomiso vinc...
Key takeaway Thomas Barber se produjo durante la fase de sentencia sumaria del caso, en la que un juez puede evaluar las pruebas y tomar una decisión antes de pasar a juicio.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans who value a free press may be heartened by the federal judge's decision to dismiss Trump Media's defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post. This ruling reinforces the high standard of proof required for public figures to prevail in defamation cases, which is crucial for local journalists and news organizations in El Paso . As the city's news outlets continue to cover the complexities of the US-Mexico border and the diverse perspectives of the El Paso community, they must be able to report without fear of frivolous lawsuits. The judge's decision sends a signal that the courts will protect the rights of journalists to investigate and report on matters of public interest, even if those reports involve powerful figures or companies. This is particularly important in a city like El Paso, where a vibrant and independent press is essential for holding public officials accountable and giving voice to the community's concerns.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Brian Stelter, CNN
Fracasó otra de las demandas del presidente Donald Trump contra una organización de noticias.
Esta vez, se trata de una demanda por difamación que el Grupo de Medios y Tecnología de Trump presentó contra The Washington Post en 2023 por un artículo titulado “Fideicomiso vinc...
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