'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, calling the suit a "grasping at straws" move. The lawsuit stemmed from an article detailing Trump's connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The judge's decision highlights the challenges Trump faced in defending himself against allegations and criticism, emphasizing the broader issue of media scrutiny in high-profile cases. This ruling underscores the limits of libel lawsuits against major news outlets when reporting on matters of public interest.