U.S. President-elect Donald Trump launched on Friday a wave of legal actions against media outlets, including The New York Times, CBS, Penguin Random House and The Daily Beast, accusing them of defamation and politically motivated reporting.
Trump is seeking billions in damages, alleging these outlets tarnished his brand, which he claims symbolizes "excellence and prestige." His lawyer has already filed legal proceedings against CBS, citing biased editing of an interview with his election rival Vice President Kamala Harris on 60 Minutes.