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catbyte

(34,384 posts) Thu Feb 4, 2021, 02:56 PM Feb 2021

I'm wondering why trump wasn't also named in the Smartmatic suit. That thing started it all.

And it says nothing about not being able to sue ex-presidents.

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I'm wondering why trump wasn't also named in the Smartmatic suit. That thing started it all. (Original Post) catbyte Feb 2021 OP

Right, why isn't he being named in some slander lawsuits? Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #1

They know he doesn't have any money? FSogol Feb 2021 #2

probably.... getagrip_already Feb 2021 #3

Isn't it fairly common to amend a suit by adding names and charges before trial begins? abqtommy Feb 2021 #4

Irish_Dem

(47,051 posts)

1. Right, why isn't he being named in some slander lawsuits?

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Thu Feb 4, 2021, 02:58 PM

Feb 2021

FSogol

(45,484 posts)

2. They know he doesn't have any money?

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 02:59 PM

Feb 2021

getagrip_already

(14,750 posts)

3. probably....

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 03:01 PM

Feb 2021

because there is some difficulty is separating his official role as potus (which grants him immunity from civil suits) and his role as a private citizen candidate.

Or maybe they don't want their offices blown up.

Just guessing here. Lawyers always target low hanging fruit first. Nothing says trump can't be sued individually.

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)

4. Isn't it fairly common to amend a suit by adding names and charges before trial begins?