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As much as a dislike Trump, he may actually have a case here.  It's not that he didn't say what he said, it's that they're using an audio recording of him that although may have been intended for use for the writing of the book, wasn't approved to be used for the audio book.     Woodward's book is not simply journalism, and the recording was not made in public, so it doesn't fall under fair use.    Had Woodward re-recorded Trump's voice with an voice actor for the audio book(like they do for Harry Potter audio books) all of this would be perfectly legal BUT because they're using Trump's actual voice, without permission, he may be entitled to pull the audio book or get a cut.   Unless of course Woodward and his publisher were smart enough to have Trump sign something saying he waived his rights to the audio recording for the audio book.   But if not I could see this going in Trump's favor.
Woodward and Simon & Schuster said in a joint statement on Monday evening that the lawsuit was “without merit,” since the interviews were recorded on the record with Trump’s consent.

Welp, that'll get tossed instantly. >

I don't think the orange one is suing for being recorded. I think he is suing because he is not getting a cut of the audiobook revenues for the audiobook that uses these recordings.  IANAL, but (1) these seem like different issues to me and (2) trying to profit from his brand is very "on brand" for Trump. >

I simply can't imagine that Woodward and Simon & Schuster didn't have a few lawyers review the legality of using the Cheeto's voice for the audiobook. >

Sounds like a classic Slapp suit.  Like a lot of Trump's litigation, the goal isn't to win the case, it is to tie the person up in court. >

I mean, why wouldn't he? What does it cost him? It's not like he ever has any intention of paying legal fees. >

Gets his name in the headlines even more. Trump is in love with his name and loves any press he can get. >

Add one more lawsuit to the historic losing streak. What a clown. >

Trump did not remember telling the truth.  And now he wants to deny he what he said. >

he did? or he said he's going to? either way, he must love losing. >

I hope he gets fined for filing another frivolous lawsuit again, again. >

The orange snowflake is going to sue the world. >

Have any families who lost loved ones to COVID sued trump for lying to Americans about how COVID was "just a flu" and "15 cases going to zero" while trump was secretly calling Woodward to tell him that COVID was both deadly and highly contagious via airborne transmission?
Is it legal for a president to lie to Americans, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands? >

Distracting from his inevitable demise! The walls are finally closing in! >

Narrowing in on the few people left he hasn’t sued. >

I'm patiently waiting for news that Trump is suing himself. >

Or his lawyers? >

I hope Bob is awarded one million dollars like Hillary. >

Because of course he did. >

Lawsuits are the only business tactic that Trump knows. >

When does he get declared a vexatious litigant? >

Imagine the discovery! >

That will go far. Hopefully, Woodward gets to depose the lunatic before it gets thrown out.