Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN, accusing the network of defaming him with a series of scandalous, false, and defamatory labels.

The network was threatened with a lawsuit by the former president. The network was threatened with a defamation lawsuit by Trump in July. The network was asked to take down numerous articles and broadcasts.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court. According to the suit, he wants $475 million in damages. The lawsuit wants a trial by jury.

CNN has sought to use its influence as a 'trusted' news source to defaming the man in the minds of its viewers and readers for the purpose of defeating him politically.

When contacted by Insider, CNN refused to comment. Donald Trump's lawyer didn't reply to Insider's request on Monday.

Trump's claims of voter fraud were called baseless by CNN. According to the suit, the network launched a campaign against Trump in order to make him look like a cult leader, a dog whistler, and a racist.

According to the complaint, CNN's reporting has fed a narrative to condemn Trump.

CNN knowingly made false and defamatory statements about thePlaintiff, or at the very least, made those statements with reckless disregard for their truth or falsity, thereby acting with actual.