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Court Upholds $1 Million Penalty Against Trump for Frivolous Lawsuit

11/26/2025

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The 11th Circuit confirmed a $1 million penalty against U.S. President Donald Trump and attorney Alina Habba for a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton.
The court criticized Trump's 2022 lawsuit for weak connections among defendants and legal claims, calling many arguments frivolous.
The court upheld the lower ruling and noted that Trump abandoned 11 of his 16 claims without appeal.
Trump's legal team contends that case law is unsettled.

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The 11th Circuit confirmed a $1 million penalty against U.S. President Donald Trump and attorney Alina Habba for a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton.
The court criticized Trump's 2022 lawsuit for weak connections among defendants and legal claims, calling many arguments frivolous.
The court upheld the lower ruling and noted that Trump abandoned 11 of his 16 claims without appeal.
Trump's legal team contends that case law is unsettled.