Judge tosses Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it ‘contorted’ and not how ‘courts work’
A federal judge dismissed journalist Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, labeling it as 'contorted' and inappropriate for federal court. The judge noted that both parties were engaged in tactical gamesmanship and declined to oversee the case. Melania Trump's spokesperson expressed pride in standing up against those spreading falsehoods about her.
- ▪A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calling it a 'contorted' effort.
- ▪The judge stated that both Wolff and Trump were engaged in inappropriate tactical gamesmanship.
- ▪Melania Trump's lawyer had previously warned Wolff that she would sue him for his defamatory statements.
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US News Judge tosses Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it ‘contorted’ and not how ‘courts work’ By Brie Stimson, Fox News Published May 23, 2026, 4:42 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Trump admin orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from home countries Killer who compared stabbing his aunt to carving Play-Doh gets lengthy sentence Jon Stewart rages over Trump 'slush fund' for allies' legal battles A federal judge tossed journalist Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump on Friday, calling it a “contorted” effort and “not how the federal courts work.” Wolff sued Trump to keep her from suing him for $1 billion for alleged defamatory statements he made about her…
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