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Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters

Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
NPR News Friday 02 October 2026, 18:43 UTC By Lisa Hagen 1 min read
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The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.(Image credit: Jamie Kelter Davis)

The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.

(Image credit: Jamie Kelter Davis)

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