Trump Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed

The lawsuit centered on a Wall Street Journal article describing a sexually suggestive birthday letter bearing Trump's signature that was allegedly given to Jeffrey Epstein.

U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles stated that as a public figure, Trump did not meet the high legal standard required for a defamation claim.

While the case was dismissed, the judge provided Trump with an opportunity to amend his complaint and refile by April 27.

The ruling is a setback for the president's ongoing legal campaign against media organizations he accuses of unfair treatment.