Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Trump, Murdoch Delay Deposition in Defamation Lawsuit
Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch have agreed to postpone any questioning of Murdoch in the defamation lawsuit.
This delay is in place until a judge decides if the lawsuit should be dismissed.
Trump sued Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over a letter that was in an article.
The letter was allegedly written by Trump.
Murdoch will need to update Trump about his health, and if he doesn't, he may have to answer questions sooner.
Trump mentioned they are talking about possibly settling the case.
Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch reached an agreement to delay Murdoch's deposition in Trump's defamation lawsuit.
The agreement postpones discovery until a judge rules on a motion to dismiss the case.
Trump sued Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter allegedly in Trump's name.
Murdoch's legal team will provide health updates to Trump and may face an expedited deposition if updates are not provided.
Trump stated that discussions about a settlement are ongoing.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch, The Wall Street Journal.
- What
- Agreement to delay Rupert Murdoch's deposition in Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit.
- When
- Late on Monday
- Where
- New York, New York (implied location for Murdoch's deposition)
- Why
- To postpone discovery until a judge rules on a motion to dismiss the case.
Trump's Perspective
The Wall Street Journal/Murdoch
Expedited Depositions
Trump's Perspective
Trump wanted an expedited deposition of Murdoch, citing health concerns and age.
The Wall Street Journal/Murdoch
The WSJ, Murdoch's side, has yet to seek Trump's deposition on an expedited basis.
- Plaintiff
- Donald Trump
- Defendant
- Rupert Murdoch
- Lawsuit Type
- Defamation
- Alleged Defamation
- Report on a letter in Trump's name included in an album given to Jeffrey Epstein
- Motion
- Motion to dismiss not yet filed
- Murdoch's Age
- 94