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Donald Trump has initiated a defamation lawsuit against ABC, which insiders and analysts view as a strategic move rather than an attempt to win. Sources close to Trump and commentators suggest that the lawsuit's primary aim is to intimidate and bully the media, reflecting Trump's broader strategy of engaging with the press. Despite the unlikely expectation of winning, the lawsuit is seen as part of Trump's continuous efforts to challenge negative press coverage, with a supporter suggesting a lawsuit value of $454 million. Analysts, including @TimOBrien and @jackshafer, describe Trump as a media addict who is intolerant of criticism, leading to frequent legal actions against media outlets.