An Iowa court has dismissed President Donald Trump’s legal action against pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register concerning polling data released in the days leading up to the 2024 general election.
In a ruling issued on Wednesday, Iowa District Court Judge Scott J. Beattie rejected Trump’s allegations that the poll, which indicated former Vice President Kamala Harris held a lead, was flawed or misleading. The decision marks a significant legal setback for the former president’s attempt to challenge the credibility of the pollsters involved.
What happens next if Trump keeps challenging election data? The precedent here matters a lot.
Is it wild that this even went to court? Seems like a frivolous claim to begin with.
Finally, some legal accountability. Pollsters shouldn’t face lawsuits just for reporting data.