Donald Trump Sues Pollster Over Pre-Election Survey Results
The lawsuit claims a flawed poll showing Kamala Harris ahead in Iowa constituted election interference, raising concerns over press freedom and legal intimidation.
- President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register, alleging their pre-election poll showing Kamala Harris leading in Iowa was an act of election interference.
- The poll, which inaccurately predicted a Democratic lead in the Republican-leaning state, has been dismissed by experts as a routine polling error rather than malicious intent.
- Critics warn that Trump's legal actions, including this lawsuit, could have a chilling effect on political polling and press freedom, discouraging independent reporting and analysis.
- This lawsuit follows a recent $15 million settlement between Trump and ABC News over a defamation case, which some view as emboldening his broader campaign against media outlets he perceives as adversarial.
- Legal experts and free speech advocates argue that such lawsuits threaten First Amendment protections and could undermine the role of independent journalism in democratic processes.
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