FEDERAL JUDGE DELIVERS BLOCKBUSTER WIN FOR FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP — DISMISSES WOLFF LAWSUIT AS “CONTORTED” TACTIC
A federal judge has handed First Lady Melania Trump a major legal victory by dismissing a preemptive lawsuit filed by journalist Michael Wolff, who sought to block her $1 billion defamation suit over false claims linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.
Manhattan Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil, a Trump appointee, sharply criticized Wolff’s filing as an “inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship” and ruled that “it’s not how federal courts work.”
Vyskocil stated she would not be “drafted to oversee an abusively presented spat,” while acknowledging both sides have a “real dispute.” She declined to exercise jurisdiction and dismissed the case so it can “be litigated like any other.”
Melania Trump’s legal team hailed the ruling as a strong defense of truth and accountability.
A spokesperson for the First Lady said:
“Melania Trump is proud to continue standing up to, and fighting against, those who spread malicious and defamatory falsehoods as they desperately try to get undeserved attention and money from their unlawful conduct.”
Last year, Melania Trump’s lawyer sent Wolff a demand letter to delete the statements and warned of legal action. Wolff responded by suing her first. The First Lady has consistently denied any association with Epstein and called for Congress to take action.
“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,”
Melania Trump said in an April press conference.
“The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect. I do not object to their ignorance, but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation,”
she added.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace praised the First Lady:
“Melania Trump stands with Epstein victims.”
The ruling comes as President Trump’s administration continues to prioritize truth, accountability, and protection of the American people from baseless attacks.
