President Trump announced he will sue author Michael Wolff, accusing him of conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to smear and politically damage Trump after the Justice Department released a large batch of Epstein files. (independent.co.uk) Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump called Wolff a “third-rate writer,” said the emails show a plot to hurt him and declared the documents “absolve” him. (mediaite.com) He said he may also sue Epstein’s estate and vowed to pursue legal action “certainly” against Wolff. (mediaite.com) The claim follows publication of emails between Wolff and Epstein that mention Trump and discuss possible political damage, and sparked fresh controversy. (mediaite.com)