Iowa Pollster Challenges Trump's 'Fraud' Lawsuit, Citing First Amendment Protections

J. Ann Selzer seeks dismissal of President Trump's lawsuit over an inaccurate 2024 election poll, arguing it violates constitutional free speech rights.

J. Ann Selzer, a veteran pollster, filed a motion to dismiss President Trump's lawsuit, which alleges her poll showing Kamala Harris leading Iowa constituted election interference and fraud.
Selzer's legal team, supported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), argues that political polls are protected under the First Amendment as political speech.
Trump's lawsuit claims the poll misled voters and caused campaign resources to be misallocated, though Selzer denies any intent to influence the election.
The motion to dismiss highlights that no legal precedent supports claims of 'fraudulent news' and describes the lawsuit as an attempt to punish protected political commentary.
Selzer retired after the 2024 election, maintaining her poll was an outlier but conducted with integrity, and has requested the court dismiss the case with prejudice.