Pollster

Trump Shifts Legal Strategy, Moves Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster from Federal to State Court

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump has formally withdrawn his federal lawsuit against an Iowa pollster, opting instead to pursue legal action in state court. This maneuver reflects a strategic shift by Trump’s legal team amidst ongoing challenges related to polling data and its impact on the 2024 presidential campaign. The initial lawsuit was aimed at pollster Frank Luntz, who conducted a survey that Trump claimed was biased and detrimental to his image. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, raised questions about data integrity and … Read more

Trump Shifts Legal Strategy, Withdraws Federal Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster to Pursue State Court Action

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Des Moines, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his federal lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and has chosen to pursue his legal battle in state court instead. This move comes as the latest twist in a dispute that has captured public attention. In early September, Trump filed a suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He alleged that Selzer had engaged in “fraudulent” polling practices that misrepresented his standing in the state. However, on Thursday, court records revealed that Trump refiled his claims in the Iowa State … Read more

Legal Free Speech Advocates Take on Defense of Iowa Pollster in Presidential Lawsuit

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A prominent legal organization advocating for free speech rights has stepped forward to defend Ann Selzer, a well-respected Iowa pollster, against a defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit centers on a poll conducted by Selzer & Co. that was unfavorably received by Trump before the 2020 Iowa caucuses. Trump’s legal complaint alleges that the poll, which was published by the Des Moines Register in late January 2020, damaged his reputation by underrepresenting his support among likely Republican caucus-goers. The poll notably placed Trump well ahead of his … Read more