Trump campaign sues cnn for libel seeking millions of dollars

You're referring to a recent development in the ongoing legal battles between the Trump campaign and various news organizations.

On August 10, 2020, the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit against CNN, seeking millions of dollars in damages for libel. The lawsuit claims that CNN's reporting on the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia and its handling of the 2016 presidential election was "false, defamatory, and malicious."

The lawsuit specifically targets several CNN articles and segments, including a 2017 article titled "Trump's Russia ties: A timeline" and a 2018 segment on CNN's "New Day" program. The campaign claims that these reports damaged its reputation and caused harm to its business interests.

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as attorney's fees. The amount of damages being sought is not specified in the lawsuit, but it's likely to be in the millions of dollars.

This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal actions taken by the Trump campaign against news organizations and journalists who have reported on its activities. The campaign has also sued The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other outlets for libel and defamation.

It's worth noting that the legal standard for proving libel is high, and the burden of proof is on the plaintiff (in this case, the Trump campaign) to demonstrate that the defendant (CNN) published false and defamatory statements with "actual malice" (i.e., knowledge of their falsity or reckless disregard for the truth).

The lawsuit is likely to be a long and contentious process, with both sides presenting evidence and arguments in court. In the meantime, the legal battle between the Trump campaign and CNN will continue to make headlines and raise important questions about the role of the media in a democratic society.