Melania Trump Seeks Sanctions Against Wolff After Lawsuit Dismissal

WHO:

NY Post - Melania Trump, first lady of the United States

Fox News - Michael Wolff, journalist and author of "Fire and Fury"

WHAT:

NY Post - Melania Trump filed a motion for sanctions against Michael Wolff.

Fox News - The motion seeks costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred during Wolff's unsuccessful lawsuit against Melania Trump.

WHERE:

NY Post - Southern District of New York

WHEN:

NY Post - The motion was filed on a Tuesday.

WHY:

NY Post - Melania Trump demanded appropriate relief and compensation for costs and attorneys’ fees due to the "contorted" nature of Wolff's lawsuit.

HOW:

Fox News - The motion for sanctions was filed in response to the dismissal of Wolff's lawsuit.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 02:54 UTC)

Melania Trump has filed a motion for sanctions against journalist Michael Wolff in the Southern District of New York. The motion seeks to recover costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred during Wolff's unsuccessful lawsuit against her, which she described as "contorted." This action comes in response to the dismissal of Wolff's lawsuit, highlighting her demand for appropriate relief and compensation.