Defamation in the Headlines: Trump's Campaign Co-Manager Sues the Daily Beast

Chris LaCivita, co-manager of Trump's 2024 campaign, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Daily Beast for reporting inflated payment figures, which he claims tarnished his reputation. The publication stands by its story, calling the lawsuit a ploy to intimidate the press and discredit their reporting.

Chris LaCivita, who co-managed Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign, has taken legal action against the Daily Beast, accusing the outlet of defamation over claims about his remuneration.

Filed in the US District Court in Richmond, Virginia, and first reported by Axios, the lawsuit alleges that the article, which quoted LaCivita's earnings as USD 22 million over two years—later corrected to USD 19.2 million—wrongly suggested personal profit was his priority over campaign success.

Supported by renowned attorney Mark Geragos, LaCivita argues that these claims hindered new client acquisition. Meanwhile, the Daily Beast maintains its reporting was accurate and sees the lawsuit as an attempt to suppress press freedom.

(With inputs from agencies.)