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Trump announces on Truth Social that he will be suing: The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Rupert Murdoch

There is no credible evidence that Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will be suing The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Rupert Murdoch.

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Key Evidence

Verified July 18, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

The input claim states that Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to sue The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Rupert Murdoch. A review of recent news coverage and social media activity shows that while Trump has publicly criticized these entities and called for personnel changes, there is no verified report or direct statement from Trump indicating he plans to file lawsuits against them. The search results reveal multiple instances of Trump expressing frustration and making demands related to Rupert Murdoch's media holdings, including the Wall Street Journal and Fox News, but none mention legal action or lawsuits.

This distinction is important because public criticism or calls for firings are not equivalent to announcing lawsuits. Given the absence of any credible source confirming such an announcement, the claim is unsubstantiated. It is possible that confusion arises from Trump's hostile rhetoric toward these media outlets, but no factual basis supports the specific claim of a lawsuit announcement on Truth Social.

Primary trail

Verified Sources3

Rupert Murdoch-Owned Wall Street Journal Warns Donald Trump Just Put His Own...

thedailybeast.com
Open source

Trump calls for Rupert Murdoch to fire staff at Fox News and the Wall Street...

the-independent.com
Open source

Trump fumes about Wall Street Journal with Rupert Murdoch right next to him

independent.co.uk
Open source
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