ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, which included a statement of regret for false claims made by anchor George Stephanopoulos.Photo by Brandon Bell/The Canadian Press / Pool via AP

ABC News settles defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for $15 million

Outlet will make a contribution to a 'Presidential foundation and museum to be established by or for Plaintiff' and pay $1 million in the U.S. President-elect's attorney fees

15 Dec 2024, 15:31 by Janay Kingsberry, The Washington Post · National Post

ABC News will pay Donald Trump $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit the president-elect brought against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos, in March.

The settlement, which was publicly filed in the Southern District of Florida Miami Division on Saturday, states that ABC will make a $15 million contribution to a “Presidential foundation and museum to be established by or for Plaintiff” and pay $1 million in Trump’s attorney fees.