Trump Starts Lawsuit Against Polling Firm and Newspaper in Iowa
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December 18, 2024 06:00
des moines - Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against a polling firm and a regional newspaper in the state of Iowa, accusing them of election interference.
Former President Donald Trump has initiated a legal action against a polling firm and a regional newspaper in Iowa, alleging election interference. Trump claims that the polling data shared by the Des Moines Register, showing Democrat Kamala Harris leading in Iowa, was meant to sway the election in her favor. This was contrary to expectations, as Trump had previously won the state easily in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
Trump's lawyers argue that he is seeking accountability for what he perceives as blatant election interference in favor of Harris. The exact goals of the lawsuit remain unclear. The Des Moines Register has defended its reporting, acknowledging that the polling data did not accurately reflect the election outcome. The pollster, Ann Selzer, has provided a technical explanation for the discrepancies and has announced her retirement after the elections.