(StraightShooterNews.com) – President-elect Donald Trump struck back as he has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against an Iowa newspaper and pollster, exposing election interference through manipulated polling data.
Trump has taken legal action against political analyst Ann Selzer, the Des Moines Register, and Gannett under the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
The lawsuit, filed in Polk County, Iowa, accused these entities of “brazen election interference” and fraud, shining a spotlight on the questionable practices of mainstream media and polling organizations.
At the heart of the lawsuit is the claim that Selzer and the Register manipulated a poll to falsely show Kamala Harris leading in Iowa just days before the election.
Trump argued that this deceptive narrative was a deliberate attempt to mislead voters and influence campaign strategies. The truth was that the former president won Iowa by a commanding 13 percentage points.
The lawsuit highlights a disturbing trend in modern political reporting. The complaint stated:
“Contrary to reality and defying credulity, defendants’ Harris Poll was published three days before Election Day and purported to show Harris leading President Trump in Iowa by three points; President Trump ultimately won Iowa by over thirteen points.”
“While Selzer is not the only pollster to engage in this corrupt practice, she had a huge platform and following and, thus, a significant and impactful opportunity to deceive voters,” the lawsuit continued.
In a separate case, Trump’s legal action follows a significant victory: ABC News and George Stephanopoulos agreed to pay $15 million to Trump’s foundation to settle a defamation lawsuit.
This settlement underscores the importance of holding media outlets accountable for their reporting and sets a precedent for future legal challenges against biased journalism.
In response to the allegations, Ann Selzer has attempted to deflect responsibility, claiming confusion over the accusations.
However, her weak defense does little to address the serious concerns raised by Trump’s lawsuit.
The former president’s commitment to pursuing legal action against media bias is clear, as he stated, “I’m not doing this because I want to, I’m doing this because I feel I have an obligation to.”
While this lawsuit is just the beginning of Trump’s fight against media manipulation, it is important to support President Trump’s efforts to expose and combat the corrupt practices that threaten the country’s democracy.
The lawsuit against Selzer, the Des Moines Register, and Gannett is a crucial step in safeguarding the truth and ensuring that voters receive accurate, unbiased information.
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