Judge Tosses Trump’s Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register and Pollster Over Fraudulent 2024 Iowa Poll That Showed Kamala Winning a State Trump Won by 13 Points!

An Iowa judge dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and its pollster, Ann Selzer, concerning a 2024 Iowa poll that incorrectly showed Kamala Harris leading. The judge cited First Amendment protections for political speech and stated the lawsuit lacked the legal requirements for fraud or consumer deception. Trump’s legal team plans to appeal the decision to the Iowa Supreme Court.

• An Iowa judge dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer.
• The lawsuit concerned a 2024 Iowa poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead by 3 points, while Trump later won the state by over 13 points.
• The judge ruled that the poll coverage was constitutionally protected political speech and not subject to the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
• The judge stated the lawsuit’s claims failed even if the poll results were assumed to be fabricated.
• Trump accused the newspaper and pollster of “brazen election interference” and fraud.
• The judge expressed concern that allowing such lawsuits could discourage reporting on public affairs.
• Trump’s legal team intends to appeal the decision to the Iowa Supreme Court.