Donald Trump's Defamation Lawsuits
Multiple lawsuits filed by Donald Trump and associated figures, including against The Guardian and The Atlantic, have been dismissed or dropped by various judges and media outlets.
April 2026
Nygard files lawsuit naming City of Winnipeg, Manitoba and others
Peter Nygard filed a statement of claim in Manitoba's Court of King's Bench. The lawsuit alleges defamation and abuse of process related to his Winnipeg prosecution. Defendants named include the City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Police Service, and the Province of Manitoba.
Source ↗FBI Director Patel allegedly panicked over computer technical issue
The magazine reported that FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly flew into a paranoid 'freak-out' when encountering a technical issue with a computer system. The report claimed he thought this was a sign of termination and began calling aides and allies in a panic.
Source ↗US judge dismisses Trump defamation suit against WSJ
A US judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The suit concerned a 17 July report detailing Trump's name connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
Source ↗TMTG drops defamation claim against The Guardian
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) withdrew its defamation claim against The Guardian. This withdrawal was confirmed by a filing in the 12th judicial circuit in Sarasota county, Florida.
Source ↗Sarah Fitzpatrick reports on Kash Patel's alleged conduct
Journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick published an exposé alleging excessive drinking and paranoia regarding Kash Patel's conduct. The report was discussed in the context of potential changes in FBI leadership.
Source ↗Kash Patel files defamation suit against The Atlantic
FBI director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick. The suit, filed in US District Court in the District of Columbia, seeks $250 million in damages.
Source ↗Kash Patel files lawsuit alleging defamation
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit reportedly amounting to $250 million. The filing followed The Atlantic's report concerning Patel's professional conduct.
Source ↗Sarah Fitzpatrick's report cited in defamation complaint
Sarah Fitzpatrick published a report that is the basis for Kash Patel's complaint. Patel named Fitzpatrick as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Source ↗Kash Patel files $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. The lawsuit was filed after Patel criticized a profile piece published by The Atlantic.
Source ↗Texas judge tosses defamation suit filed by Kash Patel
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Kash Patel. Patel had previously sued Frank Figliuzzi following comments made by Figliuzzi on "Morning Joe" regarding the FBI director's evening activities.
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