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Trump's Campaign Manager Settles Defamation Suit with Daily Beast

1/21/2026

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Chris LaCivita, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign manager, settled his defamation lawsuit against the Daily Beast, with LaCivita remaining active in Republican politics, advising campaigns and organizations.
He abandoned claims for triple damages and millions in lost business opportunities.
The suit arose from a Daily Beast report that Advancing Strategies LLC received $19.2 million.
The Daily Beast did not retract or apologize.
The settlement avoided discovery of sensitive documents.

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Chris LaCivita, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign manager, settled his defamation lawsuit against the Daily Beast, with LaCivita remaining active in Republican politics, advising campaigns and organizations.
He abandoned claims for triple damages and millions in lost business opportunities.
The suit arose from a Daily Beast report that Advancing Strategies LLC received $19.2 million.
The Daily Beast did not retract or apologize.
The settlement avoided discovery of sensitive documents.