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Trump issues threat to Rupert Murdoch after WSJ Epstein birthday card report

Ex-Trump Casino boss says president brought Epstein and teen girl to gaming floor
  • President Donald Trump is threatening legal action against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
  • The dispute stems from The Wall Street Journal's publication of an alleged 2003 birthday card from Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Trump vehemently denies writing the card, which reportedly featured a sexually suggestive drawing and alluded to shared "secrets," labelling the story as "fake" and a "scam."
  • Amidst his administration's efforts to dismiss "Epstein files" as a "hoax," Trump has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek pertinent grand jury testimony regarding Epstein.
  • This action aligns with Trump's history of threatening media outlets with lawsuits over unfavourable coverage, following previous settlements with other networks.
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