Donald Trump won a lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer over a controversial Iowa poll showing Kamala Harris leading him before the 2024 election.
- In December, Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and Iowa pollster Ann Selzer for publishing a poll showing Kamala Harris leading him 47% to 44% among likely voters.
- The poll was released just three days before the 2024 presidential election in Iowa, raising concerns about its timing and potential impact on voter perception.
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit sided with Trump, addressing allegations of bias in the poll conducted by Ann Selzer, a well-known figure in Iowa polling.
Why It Matters
This legal victory underscores the contentious nature of political polling in electoral campaigns and highlights ongoing tensions between Donald Trump and the media, particularly in battleground states like Iowa.