Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign' - Reuters
Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign' Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"The only thing more ridiculous than this lawsuit is spending $6 million on a banana duct-taped to a wall."
— Eric Trump , Celebrity
"I stand by my actions and look forward to defeating the case in court."
— Justin Sun , Executive
"The alleged defamation lawsuit that World Liberty announced on X today is nothing more than a meritless PR stunt. I stand by my actions and look forward to defeating the case in court."
— Justin Sun , Executive
"Read this entire thread for the truth!!!!"
— Donald Trump Jnr , Celebrity
"I look forward to the truth coming out in court."
— Zach Witkoff , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Son of Donald Trump and involved in his family’s business ventures.
Son of former U.S. President Donald Trump and an investor in Foundation Robotics.
Justin Sun is a crypto entrepreneur known for founding the TRON blockchain platform.
Sun is a billionaire backer involved in cryptocurrency ventures.
The Trump family involves prominent political figures, including former President Donald Trump.
Zach Witkoff is a co-founder of World Liberty and the son of President Trump's Middle East envoy.
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World Liberty Financial, co-founded by President Donald Trump and his sons, filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun, alleging he launched a 'public smear campaign' against the company.
The Trump family's World Liberty Financial is embroiled in a legal dispute with billionaire Justin Sun, who accuses them of extortion, while they counter-sue for defamation.
World Liberty Financial, controlled by President Trump's family, sued Justin Sun for defamation, alleging he engaged in a 'public smear campaign' against the company.
World Liberty Financial, co-founded by President Trump's family, filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun, alleging he launched a 'public smear campaign' against the company.
World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture co-founded by President Trump's family, sued Justin Sun for defamation, alleging he engaged in a 'public smear campaign' against the business.
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