# Judge signals Trump's defamation suit against WSJ may be dismissed again

A judge indicated he may dismiss Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, potentially for a second time. The suit challenges opinion pieces linking Trump to the E. Jean Carroll allegations. The ruling could reaffirm legal protections for editorial commentary about public figures.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/05/trump-defamation-lawsuit-murdoch-dismissal) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:37:45 GMT