Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal concerning a story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. Legal experts have indicated that the case may encounter procedural challenges, particularly related to Florida state laws governing the timing of defamation claims. The lawsuit's compliance with these timing rules appears questionable, potentially undermining Trump's case. Commentary on the situation is divided; some observers view the Wall Street Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch, as deliberately targeting Trump through the Epstein story, while others believe the dispute is less consequential than it appears. Analysts also suggest that the lawsuit could potentially backfire on Trump.