Iowa Pollster Files Motion to Dismiss Trump's Lawsuit Over 'Fake News' Claims

Ann Selzer's legal team argues that Trump's lawsuit lacks legal merit and poses a threat to First Amendment protections for political speech.

Ann Selzer, a renowned Iowa pollster, has filed a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump's lawsuit over a poll predicting Kamala Harris would win Iowa in the 2024 election.
Trump's lawsuit alleges that Selzer's poll constituted 'fraud' and 'election interference,' claims her legal team describes as baseless and unconstitutional.
Selzer's attorneys argue that 'fake news' accusations do not fall within recognized legal categories and emphasize the First Amendment's protection of political speech.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is representing Selzer pro bono, citing the case as an attack on media freedoms and a misuse of consumer fraud laws.
Selzer has requested the lawsuit be dismissed with prejudice, asserting that it fails to demonstrate damages or plausible claims under existing legal standards.