Trump gains court approval to sue Pulitzer Prize board for defamation in Florida
newsweek.com — February 14, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC
Donald Trump has received permission to sue the Pulitzer Prize board in Florida for defamation. This follows his claims that the board's statements about alleged Russian links to his campaign were false and damaging. A federal appeals court ruled that Trump can proceed with his lawsuit, despite only one board member residing in Florida. The court found sufficient grounds for jurisdiction based on Trump's allegations of malice. The case stems from the 2018 Pulitzer Prize awarded to The Washington Post and The New York Times for their reporting on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The Pulitzer board previously defended its decision against Trump's criticism.