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Trump vs The New York Times (2021-2026)

Donald J. Trump's civil claims against The New York Times and his niece Mary L. Trump, including a New York lawsuit and a federal defamation suit in Florida.

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Feb 2, 2026

What is the current status and timeline of Donald Trump’s civil claims against Mary L. Trump and the Times as of 2026?

’s civil claims stemming from Times’ reporting and his niece have splintered into multiple actions since 2021: that was dismissed and produced fee awards against him, and filed in in September 2025 th...