Judge Rejects Trump Media Defamation Claim | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Trump Media’s defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post, ruling there wasn’t enough evidence to prove the paper acted with “actual malice” — the high legal standard needed to win such cases. The suit, sparked by a 2023 Post article, claimed the piece was a “hit piece” and part of a long-standing smear campaign. Trump Media even cited a later Post correction as proof of wrongdoing — but the judge found no proof the paper knowingly published falsehoods or disregarded the truth. The Post welcomed the decision, while Trump Media says it’s disappointed…