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September 23, 2026

Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump's Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register Over Poll Results, Trump Plans Appeal

  • Iowa District Judge Scott J. Beattie dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register, affirming the poll's protection under the First Amendment.
  • Judge Beattie criticized Trump's claims as a stretch of Iowa law and warned that allowing such a lawsuit could chill public discourse.
  • Trump's legal team plans to appeal the decision, maintaining that the poll's coverage was misleading and harmed their reputations.

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