Washington, Sep 16 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to initiate legal proceedings against The New York Times, alleging that the prominent newspaper has engaged in a decades-long campaign of falsehoods directed at him, and has acted as a de facto spokesperson for the radical Left Democrat Party.

Trump announced he is pursuing a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against the publication, which he claims has targeted him, his family, his enterprises, and his political initiatives.

In a statement shared on 'Truth Social' on Monday (US time), Trump proclaimed, "Today, I have the Great Honor of filing a $15 billion Defamation and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times, one of the most disreputable newspapers in our nation’s history, effectively becoming a mouthpiece for the radical left Democrat Party."

The Republican leader further criticized the newspaper's alleged support for his Democratic challenger, Kamala Harris, asserting that its front-page coverage constituted the largest illegal campaign contribution ever.

"The 'Times' has perpetuated a long-standing pattern of deceit regarding your favorite President (that’s me!), my family, my business, the America First Movement, MAGA, and our country at large," he stated.

"I am eager to hold this once-respected publication accountable, just as we are doing with other Fake News Networks like our successful litigation against George Slopadopoulos/ABC/Disney and 60 Minutes/CBS/Paramount, which knew they were spreading falsehoods through a sophisticated system of document and visual alteration, effectively engaging in malicious defamation, resulting in record-settlements," Trump continued.

By placing The New York Times' coverage alongside ABC and CBS, Trump contended that these entities have engaged in a persistent pattern of abuse. "This behavior is both unacceptable and illegal," he asserted.

"The New York Times has been permitted to lie, slander, and defame me for far too long, and that ends now! The lawsuit is being filed in the Great State of Florida. Thank you for your attention to this matter," he concluded.

This lawsuit against The New York Times follows Trump's previous legal actions against major media outlets.

ABC News had earlier settled a lawsuit with Trump by agreeing to donate $15 million to the proposed Trump Library. This case involved disputes regarding the terminology used to describe his liability in the civil lawsuit initiated by writer E. Jean Carroll.

In a similar vein, Paramount, the parent company of CBS, settled a distinct lawsuit with Trump over editorial choices made during a 2024 interview with Democratic leader Kamala Harris, agreeing to pay $16 million, also earmarked for the Trump Library project.