Melania Trump Lands Legal Victory as Judge Tosses Michael Wolff’s Epstein Lawsuit, Citing ‘Tactical Gamesmanship’
A federal judge has dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, citing inappropriate tactical maneuvers by both parties. Wolff had sued after receiving a threat of a $1 billion defamation lawsuit from Trump over his comments linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge emphasized that Wolff's actions were an attempt to circumvent the normal litigation process.
- ▪A New York federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump.
- ▪The lawsuit stemmed from a threatening letter sent by Trump's lawyers regarding defamation claims.
- ▪The judge criticized both parties for their tactical gamesmanship in the legal dispute.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Judge tosses Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it ‘contorted’ and not how ‘courts work’ — New York Post
- ▪ Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' and not how 'courts work' — Fox News
- ▪ Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump — ABC News — US
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Home > Media & Platforms > Politics Melania Trump Lands Legal Victory as Judge Tosses Michael Wolff’s Epstein Lawsuit, Citing ‘Tactical Gamesmanship’ Wolff sued the first lady after her lawyers threatened him with a $1 billion defamation lawsuit for linking her to Jeffrey Epstein Tess Patton May 22, 2026 @ 4:45 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email First Lady Melania Trump speaks from the White House on April 9, 2026.
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