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Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register

An Iowa judge dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Des Moines Register, according to The New York Times.

Polk County Iowa DeskSeptember 25, 2026
Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register

Key takeaways

  • An Iowa judge dismissed Trump’s lawsuit against The Des Moines Register.
  • The New York Times reported the court action.
  • The judge, ruling date and reason for dismissal are not identified here.

The ruling

An Iowa judge dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Des Moines Register, The New York Times reported. The decision ends the lawsuit at the Iowa court level unless additional legal steps are taken.

What is established

The case involved Trump and The Des Moines Register. The court’s action was a dismissal. The materials available for this brief do not identify the judge, the filing date, the claims in the lawsuit or whether the dismissal can be appealed.

Next legal steps

The court’s written order would establish the basis for the dismissal and any deadlines that apply. A party may also take additional steps in court, depending on the terms of the ruling and Iowa law.

Read The New York Times’ account of the decision here.

What to watch

  • The court’s written order and explanation for the dismissal.
  • Any notice of appeal or other filing by the parties.

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