Trump's WSJ defamation suit dismissed

U.S. District Judge Darrin Phillip Gayles ruled that Trump failed to plausibly allege that the newspaper acted with 'actual malice,' a necessary legal standard for public figures in defamation cases.

Trump had claimed the letter was a fake and that the story was intended to tarnish his reputation.

While the case was dismissed, the judge noted that the president could potentially re-file the complaint if he can provide more substantial evidence of intent to harm.

The ruling is seen as a significant victory for press freedom and a setback for Trump's ongoing legal battles against major media outlets.