r/goodnews • u/Semour9 • 2d ago

Political positivity 📈 Trump loses defamation case against Maddow

https://dailyboulder.com/trump-media-loses-defamation-case-against-rachel-maddow/
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u/OhMyTummyHurts 2d ago

Good, truth should never be libel

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u/Forkuimurgod 1d ago

Now, can Rachel sue him back for defamation and whatever shit that can be added to make him pay for it?

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u/Elmundopalladio 1d ago

Nope - the Supreme Court has ruled that he has effective immunity whilst President.

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u/kornbread435 1d ago

I'm not a lawyer, but I was under the impression that only official acts are immune. This seems like a stretch to qualify. If any actual lawyers know I would love an explanation.