Donald Trump has refiled a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion in damages against the Wall Street Journal over the newspaper's reporting on his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein. A judge had previously dismissed an earlier version of the lawsuit due to legal deficiencies.

The legal action centers on the Wall Street Journal's reporting regarding Trump's ties to Epstein, the late financier who was charged with sex trafficking before his death in federal custody in 2019. According to court documents, Trump's lawsuit claims the newspaper damaged his reputation through its coverage.

The lawsuit represents one of several legal actions Trump has filed in his personal capacity against news organizations. Critics have characterized these suits as part of a broader pressure campaign against media outlets.

Trump's legal team will need to address the deficiencies that led to the dismissal of the original lawsuit in order to proceed with the case. The substantial damages amount of $10 billion reflects the scale of reputational harm Trump claims to have suffered from the reporting.

The case adds to the ongoing legal battles between Trump and various media organizations over coverage of his activities and associations. The outcome could have implications for how news organizations report on public figures and their past relationships.