The US president, who said it is an «honour «to sue the New York Times, has been given 28 days to amend his complaint.
Donald Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against The New York Times has been struck down by a judge, giving the president 28 days to try again.
Earlier this week, Mr Trump said it’s his «honour» to sue the newspaper, after it published a report on alleged notes he sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
US District Judge Steven Merryday described Mr Trump’s complaint as a «decidedly improper» attempt to attack an adversary.
A complaint, he said, should «fairly, precisely, directly, soberly, and economically inform the defendants. of the nature and content of the claims».
«A complaint is not a public forum for vituperation and invective — not a protected platform to rage against an adversary», the judge added.
He has given Mr Trump 28 days to submit an amended complaint of no more than 40 pages.
A spokesman for Trump’s legal team said: «President Trump will continue to hold the Fake News accountable through this powerhouse lawsuit against the New York Times, its reporters, and Penguin Random House, in accordance with the judge’s direction on logistics.»
In a separate statement, a spokesperson for the New York Times said: «We welcome the judge’s quick ruling, which recognised that the complaint was a political document rather than a serious legal filing.
