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Chasstev365

(8,129 posts) Mon Sep 22, 2025, 07:41 PM Sep 2025

Could the maker Tylenol sue Trump for false claims and irreversible damage?

I sure as hell would.

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Could the maker Tylenol sue Trump for false claims and irreversible damage? (Original Post) Chasstev365 Sep 2025 OP

I believe so proud patriot Sep 2025 #1

Probably not. If Trump were a private citizen there might be a claim for business disparagement, Ocelot II Sep 2025 #2

But Trump used BRAND NAMES some_of_us_are_sane Sep 2025 #4

More stock manipulation Inkey Sep 2025 #3

I think that 'hand in the cookie jar' some_of_us_are_sane Sep 2025 #5

proud patriot

(102,568 posts)

1. I believe so

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 07:47 PM

Sep 2025

I hope they sue him personally

Ocelot II

(131,240 posts)

2. Probably not. If Trump were a private citizen there might be a claim for business disparagement,

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 07:47 PM

Sep 2025

but unless Trump's comments were found to be clearly outside the scope of his presidential duties (see the E. Jean Carroll case), and not protected by other governmental immunity, it would be a tough case to pursue.

some_of_us_are_sane

(3,570 posts)

4. But Trump used BRAND NAMES

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 09:04 PM

Sep 2025

Not ibuprophen and acetomycin. I think the manufacturer's would have a case.

Inkey

(545 posts)

3. More stock manipulation

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:59 PM

Sep 2025

Though ! I wouldn't put it past this crew.

some_of_us_are_sane

(3,570 posts)

5. I think that 'hand in the cookie jar'

Reply to Inkey (Reply #3)

Tue Sep 23, 2025, 11:26 AM

Sep 2025

is ALWAYS a probable with Trump.

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