Donald Trump plans to sue ABC News over its reporting, claiming that any lawsuit funds would ultimately go to the U.S. Treasury. Jonathan Karl was also mentioned.
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Donald Trump plans to sue ABC News over its reporting, claiming that any lawsuit funds would ultimately go to the U.S. Treasury. Jonathan Karl was also mentioned.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- ABC News reported on the existence of a slush fund involving Donald Trump.Sub-event
Trump announces plans to sue ABC News regarding its reporting, involving the U.S. Treasury and Jonathan Karl.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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ABC News
news service by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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U.S. Treasury
mine in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States of America
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