Trump Sues Pollster Over Election Poll | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over a pre-2024 election poll is heating up in court, with the media defendants arguing it’s a First Amendment shield against baseless fraud claims. The case, which bounced between courts, now hinges on whether polling can be legally labeled consumer fraud — a claim the defendants say ignores the core protections of free speech. Trump’s team insists they’ve met legal thresholds, hinting discovery could expose alleged polling flaws. The judge, wary of chilling press freedom, is weighing motions to dismiss and could rule…