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The Hill
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump refiles lawsuit against Iowa pollster in state court
Attorneys for President Trump refiled a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer in state court Monday after moving to drop their complaint in federal court. The complaint filed in Polk County is nearly identical to the one Trump attorneys first brought against Selzer and the newspaper in December, alleging they had violated Iowa's consumer fraud laws by releasing a poll days before the November election that showed former Vice President Harris winning Iowa by 3 percentage points. Trump ended up carrying the Hawkeye State by 14 points. Bob Corn-Revere, the chief counsel of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), which is representing Selzer, called the move to state court 'procedural gamemanship.' 'This maneuver was not in response to any settlement and is a transparent attempt to avoid federal court review of the president's transparently frivolous claims,' Corn-Revere said in a statement. The Monday move came a day before a new Iowa law was set to take effect to curb lawsuits intended to chill public speech by burdening respondents with legal fees, commonly known as a SLAPP suit. Attorneys for Selzer, the Des Moines Register, and Gannett, the Iowa newspaper's parent company, are now attempting to keep the suit in federal court. 'President Trump's present Notice of Voluntary Removal would effectively escape the jurisdiction of the federal courts in time to restate his claims in Iowa's state court without being subject to Iowa's anti-SLAPP law,' they wrote in a motion to strike Trump's dismissal in federal court. Trump had sought several times to move the suit to state court. That was where the suit was initially filed, before attorneys for Gannett successfully moved it to have it heard in federal court instead. Trump then attempted to have the case returned to a state venue, filing an amended complaint that added two Iowa plaintiffs, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and former Iowa state Sen. Brad Zaun (R). A judge denied the motion on May 23 and dismissed Zaun and Miller-Meeks as plaintiffs. Trump's lawyers first appealed that ruling on May 30. Then, on Monday, they voluntarily dismissed the federal suit altogether. The complaint filed in Iowa state court the same day includes Zaun and Miller-Meeks as plaintiffs.
NBC News
30-06-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Trump drops lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register newspaper
President Donald Trump on Monday dropped his lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register over a poll that showed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris leading in Iowa shortly before Election Day in November. No explanation was provided by Trump's lawyers in the filing in Iowa District Court in Polk County. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. Trump in December sued Selzer, her polling firm, The Des Moines Register and the newspaper's parent company, Gannett, on consumer fraud allegations over the poll showing Harris up by 3 percentage points in the state. Trump defeated Harris in Iowa 55.7% to 42.5% last year. Karl de Vries, a spokesperson for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a nonprofit civil liberties group that is representing Selzer in the case, said in a statement that they were determining how to proceed. "There is no settlement in the case. We are reviewing next steps as we continue to defend J. Ann Selzer's First Amendment rights," de Vries said. Lark-Marie Anton, a spokesperson for The Des Moines Register, said in a statement that Monday's filing was "clearly intended to avoid the inevitable outcome of the Des Moines Register's motion to dismiss President Trump's amended complaint currently pending in federal court." 'After losing his first attempt to send his case back to Iowa state court, and apparently recognizing that his appeal will be unsuccessful, President Trump is attempting to unilaterally dismiss his lawsuit from federal court and re-file it in Iowa state court," Anton said. "The Des Moines Register will continue to resist President Trump's litigation gamesmanship and believes that regardless of the forum it will be successful in defending its rights under the First Amendment.' The newspaper previously said Trump's lawsuit was 'without merit,' and acknowledged the Selzer/Des Moines Register pre-election poll 'did not reflect the ultimate margin of President Trump's Election Day victory in Iowa.' Trump has carried the state in the past three presidential contest, beating Hillary Clinton 51.7% to 42.2% in 2016 and besting Joe Biden 53.1% to 44.9% in 2020. Trump's lawsuit against Selzer and The Des Moines Register was one of many filed by the president over 2024 campaign coverage. He filed a similar suit against Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, in which he accused '60 Minutes' of selectively editing an interview segment with Harris ahead of the election. In a filing Monday, attorneys for Trump and Paramount asked the court for a pause in proceedings for the $20 billion lawsuit, saying the parties 'are engaged in good faith, advanced, settlement negotiations.'
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump drops lawsuit against Iowa pollster and newspaper over pre-election survey that favored Kamala Harris
Donald Trump has dropped his lawsuit against famed Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer, the Des Moines Register, and the newspaper's publisher Gannett, over Selzer's survey that found Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris with a surprising lead over Trump in Iowa during the final days of the 2024 election. The president's complaint accused the Register of 'brazen election interference' and violations of consumer protections and was filed just days after ABC News reached a $15 million settlement with Trump in his defamation suit over comments made by anchor George Stephanopoulos. The poll by Selzer shockingly found Harris with a three-point lead in the reliably red state, suggesting that the 2024 election could swing in the democrats' favor. In the end, however, Trump won the state by 13 points, representing an embarrassing 16-point error for the legendary pollster – who would later announce her retirement. A notice of dismissal was filed by attorneys for the president and GOP lawmakers who later joined the complaint in federal court on Monday, explaining that the plaintiffs were dropping the case 'without prejudice.' An attorney for Selzer, meanwhile, told NPR's Tom Dreisbach that no settlement was reached with the president pursuant to the dismissal. The Independent has reached out to the legal teams for the defendants and plaintiffs for comment. The withdrawal comes as the president's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News over a 60 Minutes interview with Harris, which legal experts have said is frivolous and without merit, is speeding to a likely settlement as the network's parent company Paramount is looking to complete a merger that requires the Trump administration's approval. More to follow...
The Hill
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump drops lawsuit against Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer
Lawyers for President Trump have dropped a lawsuit against Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register, according to a Monday court filing. An attorney for Selzer told NPR that there has been no settlement. Attorneys for Trump and the Des Moines Register did not immediately return a request for comment. Trump sued the newspaper and the longtime Iowa pollster following the release of a poll in the last days of the 2024 presidential contest that found former Vice President Harris was winning the Hawkeye State by 3 percentage points, a result that temporarily buoyed Democrats' hopes. Trump won Iowa by 14 points. Seltzer announced in November that she would retire from polling, having previously decided not to continue her contract with the paper. In December, attorneys for Trump filed suit against her and the Des Moines Register in state court, accusing them of violating Iowa's consumer fraud laws and charging that the polling miss was intentional. 'While Selzer is not the only pollster to engage in this corrupt practice, she had a huge platform and following and, thus, a significant and impactful opportunity to deceive voters,' the lawsuit read. The suit was moved to federal court in February. Trump in his personal capacity has grown increasingly litigious with media organizations in the past year. Last year, he brought a defamation case against ABC News after anchor George Stephanopoulos inaccurately described a jury's determination in a lawsuit against the president by writer E. Jean Carroll. ABC settled the case for $15 million. Trump has a lawsuit pending against CBS News's '60 Minutes,' which stems from an interview it aired with Harris last fall, a conversation Trump and his attorneys argue was intentionally edited to cast his challenger in a positive light. Last week, Trump threatened to sue The New York Times and CNN after the organizations reported on a preliminary intelligence report that pushed back on the president's claims that American airstrikes had 'obliterated' three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Advisor Team with Over $300 Million In Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Independence, Leadership and Financial Planning Capabilities
Ameriprise Welcomes Allegiant Private Wealth, led by Private Wealth Advisor Christine Selzer, from Merrill Lynch MINNEAPOLIS, June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Private wealth advisory practice, Allegiant Private Wealth, recently joined the independent channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Merrill Lynch with over $300 million in assets. The practice, located in Ocean City, M.D. is led by Private Wealth Advisor Christine Selzer, CFP®, and includes Private Wealth Advisors Brian Selzer, CRPC™ and Brody Grove, CFP®. The move was driven by the team's desire for greater independence and a stronger emphasis on investment management aligned with comprehensive financial planning. "After two decades of operating within a bank structure, it became clear that our long-term vision was better aligned with an independent model," said Christine Selzer. "We were looking for a partner that offers independence, places financial planning front and center, and demonstrates a shared commitment to enhancing the client experience. Ameriprise checked all the boxes." Selzer also cited the firm's hands-on leadership as a reason for joining. "The leadership and support teams at Ameriprise are committed to advisors' and clients' success, and we're excited to leverage their expertise." "We're energized to now be at a firm where we can run our business on our own terms while staying focused on what matters most – our clients," Selzer added. Allegiant Private Wealth provides comprehensive advice to clients to help them achieve the goals they have for themselves and their families. The practice includes Administrative Assistant Kendall Holmes and Client Relationship Manager Melanie Konoski. They are supported locally by Ameriprise Franchise Field Vice President Athena McGuire and Ameriprise Regional Vice President Thomas North. Ameriprise has continued to attract experienced, productive financial advisors, with approximately 1,700 joining the firm in the last 5 years1. To find out why experienced financial advisors are joining Ameriprise, visit About the Ameriprise Ultimate Advisor PartnershipThe Ameriprise Ultimate Advisor Partnership offers a differentiated experience for advisors that helps them accelerate growth while delivering an excellent client experience. Combined with the company's culture of support and independence, the Ultimate Advisor Partnership enables advisors to scale their businesses, deepen client relationships and drive referrals for future growth. About Ameriprise FinancialAt Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 130 years2. With extensive investment advice, global asset management capabilities and insurance solutions, and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 financial advisors, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs. 1 Ameriprise Financial Q4 2024 Earnings Release.2 Company founded June 29, 1894 Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements. Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Securities offered by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. ©2025 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. View source version on Contacts Allison Harries, Media Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
