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Trump Campaign Manager Drops Defamation Suit Against Daily Beast

1/17/2026

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Chris LaCivita, a manager for U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, dropped his defamation suit after 10 months.
The suit alleged the Daily Beast misrepresented his campaign compensation and damaged his reputation.
The Daily Beast said its reporting was accurate and the suit meritless.
LaCivita had initially signaled he would pursue it, but settled without an apology or payment.
He remains a consultant and advisor for various Republican campaigns.

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Chris LaCivita, a manager for U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, dropped his defamation suit after 10 months.
The suit alleged the Daily Beast misrepresented his campaign compensation and damaged his reputation.
The Daily Beast said its reporting was accurate and the suit meritless.
LaCivita had initially signaled he would pursue it, but settled without an apology or payment.
He remains a consultant and advisor for various Republican campaigns.