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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 16, 2026 at 3:26 PM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

Court throws out Trump Media's lawsuit against the Washington Post

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

A court threw out Trump Media's lawsuit against the Washington Post over a story about a trust linked to a bank that could gain a stake in Truth Social. Separately, CBS News reports that Trump Media plans to sell faster access to the president's Truth Social posts.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 hr ago, when Reason reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Reason 1 hr ago
Trump Media's Lawsuit Against Wash. Post Over "Trust Linked to Porn-Friendly Bank Could Gain a Stake in Trump's Truth Social" Thrown Out

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

CBS News 1 hr ago
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts

Coverage timeline

Jul 16, 3:26 PM ET
1 hr ago
Reason
Trump Media's Lawsuit Against Wash. Post Over "Trust Linked to Porn-Friendly Bank Could Gain a Stake in Trump's Truth Social" Thrown Out
Jul 16, 3:51 PM ET
1 hr ago
CBS News
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
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