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2nd Circuit Denies Trump Defamation Rehearing, Upholds $83M Verdict

4/30/2026

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 5-3 to deny a rehearing of $83 million defamation verdict against President Donald Trump.
Judges Steven J. Menashi, Michael H. Park and Debra Ann Livingston argued that the U.S. should replace Trump and that presidential immunity applied.
Judge Denny Chin said Trump’s statements caused harassment, death threats and fear for plaintiff’s safety while Supreme Court has not yet ruled on hearing the case.

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 5-3 to deny a rehearing of $83 million defamation verdict against President Donald Trump.
Judges Steven J. Menashi, Michael H. Park and Debra Ann Livingston argued that the U.S. should replace Trump and that presidential immunity applied.
Judge Denny Chin said Trump’s statements caused harassment, death threats and fear for plaintiff’s safety while Supreme Court has not yet ruled on hearing the case.