Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review of Clinton Defamation Suit
Donald Trump wants the Supreme Court to look at a lawsuit he started against Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee.
He says they spread fake stories that his 2016 campaign was linked to Russia.
A lower court said the case was wrong and fined Trump about a million dollars.
Trump’s lawyer asks for more time to appeal, saying the delay shouldn’t stop the president from doing his job.
A judge said Trump was using the courts for political drama.
Trump hopes the Supreme Court will let him keep fighting the case.
Donald Trump seeks Supreme Court review to revive his lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee.
The suit alleges the DNC promoted false collusion claims linking Trump’s 2016 campaign to Russia, violating racketeering law.
A 3‑0 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case and imposed nearly $1 million in sanctions.
Trump’s lawyer requests an additional month to appeal, arguing the delay was procedural and should not impede presidential duties.
Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks cited Trump “using the courts as a stage set for political theater and grievance” in his dismissal.
- Who
- Donald Trump and his lawyer Richard C. Klugh Jr.
- What
- Requests the Supreme Court to revive a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and the DNC.
- When
- Supreme Court filing made public Tuesday (recently).
- Where
- United States, Supreme Court.
- Why
- To challenge dismissal and sanctions, claiming false collusion allegations.
- Plaintiff
- Donald Trump
- Defendants
- Hillary Clinton, Democratic National Committee
- Court
- United States Supreme Court
- Sanctions
- $1 million
- Appeal Deadline
- September 9, 2023