Donald Trump’s legal team has submitted an updated filing in his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, continuing a legal battle against the media organization.
The updated filing follows a court decision in July 2026, when a judge granted Trump’s attorneys the opportunity to amend their legal documents. The submission allows his legal counsel to move forward with modified claims in the ongoing proceedings.
History of the Legal Action
The dispute officially began in September 2025, when Trump filed the initial $15 billion defamation complaint against The New York Times. That action also named book publisher Penguin Random House alongside the news outlet.
Trump subsequently refiled the defamation lawsuit in October 2025 before the case progressed into further procedural stages, culminating in the judge’s order allowing an amended filing.
Next Steps in Court
With the updated complaint submitted to the court in August 2026, the lawsuit continues to seek $15 billion in damages. The case remains in judicial proceedings as both sides address the revised filing.
