Trump sues Woodward over audiobook recordings

The lawsuit was filed within the Northern District of Florida. It additionally named as defendants Simon & Schuster — the audiobook’s writer — and Paramount, Simon & Schuster’s guardian firm.

Woodward and Simon & Schuster mentioned in a joint assertion on Monday night that the lawsuit was “without merit,” because the interviews have been recorded on the report with Trump’s consent.

“Moreover, it is in the public interest to have this historical record in Trump’s own words,” the assertion mentioned. “We are confident that the facts and the law are in our favor.”

Central to the lawsuit’s argument is the declare that Trump by no means agreed for his voice for use in an audiobook when he was interviewed for Woodward’s 2021 guide on his presidency, “Rage.” Woodward acquired Trump’s consent to be recorded and “repeatedly informed him that such interviews were for the sole purpose of a book,” the lawsuit mentioned.

“When it came to treating President Trump fairly, Mr. Woodward talked the talk, but he failed to walk the walk,” the swimsuit mentioned.