Reference News Network September 21 report, according to Reuters September 19 report, on September 19, a U.S. judge dismissed President Trump's $1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, calling it "absolutely inappropriate and impermissible" behavior to attack his opponents.

Regional court judge Steven Menashi said that Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times, four journalists, and publisher Penguin Random House was overly lengthy and complicated, and violated federal civil procedure rules by not clearly stating the reasons for a successful case.

The judge criticized the Republican president's 85-page complaint, which was filled with unnecessary attacks on critics, praises for his own success and "extraordinary talent," and even defended his late father Fred Trump.

The judge in Tampa, Florida wrote: "The complaint is not a public forum for insults and defamation, nor is it a protected platform for venting anger at opponents. The complaint is not a megaphone for public relations, nor is it a podium for passionate speeches at political rallies."

Judge Menashi asked Trump to submit a revised complaint that is "professional, dignified," and no more than 40 pages within 28 days.

A spokesperson for Trump's legal team later said in a statement: "President Trump will follow the judge's guidance on preparation, holding false news accountable through a strong lawsuit against the New York Times and its journalists and Penguin Random House."

A spokesperson for the New York Times said: "We welcome the judge's quick ruling. The ruling determined that the complaint is a political document, not a serious legal document."

This judgment is an unusual condemnation by a federal judge of the unsuitable conduct of a sitting president in the judicial process.

Menashi stated in a four-page ruling that plaintiffs like Trump should "fairly, accurately, directly, calmly, and concisely" tell the defendants why they are being sued in the complaint. (Translated by Ge Xuele)

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