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- Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a May 19 complaint alleging Judge Jeffrey Kuntz failed to recuse from President Donald Trump’s defamation case while seeking a judgeship.
- Kuntz, who oversaw Trump’s Pulitzer lawsuit, testified in April 2026 that he heard from the White House after the case ended and said recusal was not required by Florida code.
- Donald Trump announced Kuntz’s nomination to the Southern District of Florida, praising his constitutional commitment.
