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

Oct 2, 2026 · Lisa Hagen

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Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
Demonstrators gather within the
Demonstrators gather within the

The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.

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