Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch for publishing details of a birthday card the US President allegedly sent to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump has also filed a lawsuit against two Wall Street Journal reporters and the publication's owner, News Corp, accusing them of defamation.

The lawsuit seeks at least $10billion (£7.5billion) in damages and comes after the Wall Street Journal published an alleged note from Trump to Epstein in 2003 saying the pair had "certain things in common".

The US President denied sending the card, which allegedly said the two men ended the card with: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday - and may every day be another wonderful secret."

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Trump is suing Murdoch, two Wall Street Journal reporters and News Corp

Trump stated he "personally" called Murdoch to have the story dealt with and was assured it would be "taken care of".

Taking to his Truth Social, the US President called the lawsuit "historic legal action", adding: "I hope Rupert and his 'friends' are looking forward to the many hours of depositions and testimonies they will have to provide in this case."