Trump asks for change in libel laws after Woodward book
Source: Axios
Axios 28 mins ago
President Trump continued to tweet about his frustrations with Bob Woodward's forthcoming book, "Fear," on Wednesday morning, questioning the country's libel laws after claiming last night that the book is "a con on the public."
"Isnt it a shame that someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact, and get away with it without retribution or cost. Dont know why Washington politicians dont change libel laws?"
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7962
(11,841 posts)Because youre afraid of what proof would be shown in that court, thats why
duforsure
(11,885 posts)He wants the truth banned. Just another attack on free speech , the free press, and the truth.
tanyev
(42,592 posts)Criticism of the leader is usually illegal in a dictatorship.
femmedem
(8,204 posts)MiniMe
(21,718 posts)And what about the book that those vietnam vets wrote about Kerry? Get used to it Donald, and most of what Woodward wrote is most likely true. He has tapes to back him up
True Dough
(17,313 posts)I hope Donald Trump is the first one to be tried under the heavier penalties (although I'm guessing he's going be facing much bigger issues than libel).
Let's start with this whopper:
Link to tweet
Many, many other lies logged here (some of which could be slanderous/libelous):
https://www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/statements/byruling/false/
True Dough
(17,313 posts)There are many examples. The man is scum.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)peekaloo
(22,977 posts)Mein Gott he's such a twat.
rurallib
(62,432 posts)will be the 5th vote to uphold it on SCOTUS - nice for Donnie.
Having Kavanaugh around may be real handy for Donnie.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)The President of the United States lives in Washington. The Office, by its very nature, is for a Washington politician.
So the President isnt a Washington politician?
bucolic_frolic
(43,249 posts)It's all a contest for credibility with Trump. He does understand that.
dalton99a
(81,564 posts)no_hypocrisy
(46,150 posts)Bromwell
(123 posts)atreides1
(16,087 posts)Are there federal libel laws???
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that public figures like the president must clear a high hurdle in order to prove defamation.
Maxheader
(4,373 posts)WE'RE OUT TO GET YA!!
Viva la revolution!!
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)RKP5637
(67,112 posts)C_U_L8R
(45,014 posts)Al Frankenstein
Cheatin' Obama
Clinton News Network
Corrupt New York Times
Crazy Bernie
Crazy Jim Acosta
Crazy Joe Biden
Crazy Maureen Dowd
Crazy Maxine Waters
Crooked Hillary
Deface the Nation
Dopey Mark Cuban
Dopey Mort Zuckerman
Dumb as a Rock Mika
Failing Glenn Beck
Fake ABC News
Fake Tears Chuck Schumer
Hightax Andrew Cuomo
Jeff Flakey
Liberal Fake News NBC
Liddle Adam Schiff
Liddle Bob Corker
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Little Jeff Zucker
Little Marco
Little Michael Bloomberg
Little Rocket Man
Low Energy Jeb Bush
Lyin' Ted Cruz
MS-13 Lover Nancy Pelosi
No Talent Samantha Bee
Pocahontas Elizabeth Warren
Punchy De Niro
Sleepin' Bob Casey
Slimeball James Comey
Sloppy Carl Bernstein
Sloppy Graydon Carter
Sloppy Michael Moore
Sneaky Dianne Feinstein
Wacky and Deranged Omarosa
Wacky Congresswoman Wilson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_nicknames_used_by_Donald_Trump
Firestorm49
(4,036 posts)But he wont. Woodward isnt stupid enough to come out with such an explosive book without knowing damn well that all of the information can be verified. Another example of pointless, paranoid crap emanating from the Kings mouth.
He should quit.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Just go away.
lark
(23,138 posts)these are the changes you seem to favor -
No free press
No judiciary that aren't rw stooges
Anything Repugs do is lawful and can't be heard in court, Dems get locked up on your say so
No right to free speech
No rights for LGBTQ or women
No job protections for LGBTQ or women
No labor laws, including child labor laws, let them clean toilets with their hands
No environmental laws
Corporations can do anything they want as long as it hurts workers and they favor Russia
No government assistance for anything, including healthcare
No one person one vote - only allowed to vote for his party, all others are removed
Which basically means he wants to end America and our constitutional way of life.
healthnut7
(249 posts)You mean like all the lies he makes up. Maybe Congress should make it so they can go after all of his made up stuff and all the slander he spits out!! What a joke he is!!
truthisfreedom
(23,151 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(57,564 posts)Given his constantly-expressed authoritarian intent, his grotesque incompetence is a blessing.
Link to tweet
ROB-ROX
(767 posts)Two scoops can sue if he THINKS he can win a trial. The TRUTH is that he knows he would LOSE since he is a LOSER. I have noticed that he has been his NORMAL big mouth which is a dog with a BARK but no BITE....The book must be really good to have the pRESIDENT shaking in his rocking chair............