Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Former President’s CNN Defamation Lawsuit

– Trump's lawsuit against CNN dismissed by a Trump-appointed judge.

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– CNN's use of "The Big Lie" didn't directly link Trump to Hitler, ruled not defamatory.

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– Trump sought $500 million, alleging wrongful association with Hitler regime.

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– Judge Singhal's ruling: No verifiable statement of fact supporting defamation claim.

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– Trump didn't challenge the truth but argued about created associations.

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– Court finds Nazi comparisons repugnant but not defamation without false statements.

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– "The Big Lie" didn't imply Trump advocating persecution or genocide.

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– Judge: No plausible inference for viewers to link Trump with such references.

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