District Judge Steven Merryday said the American president's complaint against the newspaper, as submitted, was 'improper and impermissible,' and he gave his lawyers 28 days to refile it 'in a professional and dignified manner.'

President has accused paper of trying to damage his ‘business, personal and political reputation’

Trump’s lawsuit comes less than a week after the New York Times said it had been threatened with legal action by the White House