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Trump's Attorney Argues False Statements Still Protected By First Amendment

Former U.S. President Donald Trump to give a deposition to New York Attorney General Letitia James

During a recent court hearing, Donald Trump's attorney made a compelling argument regarding the prosecution's case against the former president. The attorney contended that Fulton County prosecutors should not be able to pursue charges against Trump solely based on the assertion that his statements were false.

The crux of the prosecutors' argument lies in their claim that Trump's alleged false statements have forfeited their protection under the First Amendment. However, Trump's lawyer countered by asserting that even inaccurate comments are safeguarded by the constitutional right to free speech.

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