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Trump sneers at Times' 'desperate attempt' amid tumultuous court battle
Trump Turns a Venue Ruling Into a Victory ParadeThe Only Power in the RoomDonald Trump did not win a ruling on the truth of his claims. He won a ruling on where the case can be heard. That distinction matters, because it exposes the basic tactic: convert process into propaganda, then sell the process back to supporters as proof that the substance is already settled.The source is clear. Judge Steven Merryday ruled only that the suit was filed in the proper venue and can proceed in the Middle District of Florida. Trump still has not proved liability against The New York Times or Penguin Random…
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