Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Isn’t Going Well

Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Isn’t Going Well

President Trump’s attempt to sue The Wall Street Journal for defamation has hit a snag.U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles ruled Wednesday that Trump can’t seek discovery based on actual malice from the publication in his lawsuit, calling it “improper” and saying the court couldn’t allow Trump to use the legal process “to help him properly plead his claims.”“Thus, allowing President Trump to conduct discovery on actual malice, where his initial attempt at pleading a defamation claim fell short, is...

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