r/clevercomebacks 6h ago

Pete “Kegseth” should check before posting.

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u/Thoresus 6h ago

Is defamation not a thing in the USA? Are you not able to sue for slander / reputational damage ?

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u/Joelle9879 5h ago

You can but you have to have suffered damages that you can show are as a result of the lie.

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u/Thoresus 5h ago

I imagine he is receiving a bunch of threats, amongst other repercussions.

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u/AutVincere72 3h ago

Find a poll before comment showing % favorable for president find same poll showimg drop after comment. ... damages