Mary Trump, estranged niece of the former president, has unveiled compelling “proof” that may thrust Donald Trump into a renewed legal tumult following Giuliani’s recent verdict.
Mary Trump asserts that her uncle, Donald Trump, could be facing a substantial lawsuit for defamation from Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. This revelation, as reported by Newsweek 90 News on Thursday, December 21, sheds light on the aftermath of Donald Trump’s statements accusing Freeman and Moss of orchestrating fraudulent activities during the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
This legal saga follows Giuliani’s recent trial, where a jury ordered him to pay a staggering $148 million in damages to Freeman and Moss for repeatedly making false claims about them in public.
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Mary Trump contends that she possesses evidence supporting her claim that Donald Trump, during a rally in Valdosta, Georgia, on December 5, 2020, repeated false allegations against Freeman and Moss.
At the core of the accusations was Trump’s assertion that the election workers disposed of votes on a scale ten times greater than necessary for him to win the state. The rally featured a video purporting to show Freeman and Moss engaged in election fraud. While Giuliani faced legal repercussions for similar allegations, Mary Trump suggests that her uncle’s statements could pave the way for a parallel legal battle.
Giuliani’s trial established the elements of defamation—telling a lie, broadcasting it, showing malice, and causing harm—elements that Mary Trump argues also apply to Donald Trump’s statements.
Mary Trump points to a controversial phone call between Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as additional evidence. In this call, Trump urged Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to overturn the slim margin in Georgia, labeling Freeman a “vote scammer” and a “professional vote scammer and hustler.”
Moreover, a post on Trump’s Truth Social Media app on January 4, 2023, reiterated allegations against Freeman and her group, claiming they hid “thousands of ballots” under a table. According to Mary Trump, these incidents strengthen the case for defamation against Donald Trump.
Seeking legal insight, Mary Trump consulted attorney Joe Gallina, who expressed the belief that a defamation suit against Donald Trump by Freeman and Moss could be successful. Gallina argued that Trump appears to have committed all four elements required to prove defamation in court—telling a lie, broadcasting it, showing malice, and causing harm.
While a potential defense for Trump could be one of immunity, Gallina cast doubt on its success, especially considering incidents like the Truth Social post occurring after he left office. The potential legal ramifications for Donald Trump could extend beyond Giuliani’s recent verdict, leading to more serious legal trouble.
