Melania Trump Seeks Sanctions Against Journalist in Latest Court Filing

The first lady wants Michael Wolff to pay a ‘reasonable’ amount of her court fees after a federal judge dismissed his anti-SLAPP lawsuit against her.

First Lady Melania Trump walks from the Blue Room as she arrives to speak in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2026. Mrs. Trump made a surprise on-camera statement to deny unspecified allegations about her and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” she said. “The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect.” (Photo by Mandel Ngan /AFP via Getty Images)

New legal action taken by Melania Trump against journalist and Donald Trump biographer Michael Wolff this week seeks reimbursement for her legal costs on the heels of a federal judge dismissing his anti-SLAPP lawsuit against the first lady.

On Tuesday, Mrs. Trump filed a motion for sanctions against Wolff despite Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil’s suggestion after she dismissed Wolff’s lawsuit that the two parties move on.

“I wonder if it’s in the best interest of the parties to continue litigating in t…