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On Wednesday, an Iowa judge dismissed a lawsuit in which President Donald Trump preposterously claimed that The Des Moines Register committed consumer fraud when it published poll results he did not like prior to the 2024 election.
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An Iowa judge dismissed a lawsuit from President Donald Trump against The Des Moines Register on September 24, 2026, regarding consumer fraud claims over 2024 election poll results.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-24",
    "event": "Lawsuit dismissal",
    "person": "Donald Trump",
    "location": "Iowa",
    "organization": "The Des Moines Register"
}
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Politics Legal Media
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September 25, 2026 at 3:57 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 25, 2026 at 3:57 AM (2 weeks ago)

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An Iowa Judge Rejects Trump's Unconstitutional Attempt To Recover Damages for 'Fake News'
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An Iowa judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer, ruling that his claim of consumer fraud over poll results was unconstitutional and lacked legal merit.

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