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

NPR News·October 2, 2026·1 min read

Pro-Trump influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters. The lawsuit alleges Johnson falsely claimed protesters assaulted ICE officers during demonstrations at an Illinois ICE facility last year. The plaintiffs seek damages for reputational harm caused by the false statements, which spread widely on social media and fueled threats against them.

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