Federal Judge Tosses Out Trump Campaign Lawsuit In Pennsylvania

Federal Judge Tosses Out Trump Campaign Lawsuit In Pennsylvania

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A U.S. District Judge dismissed a Trump campaign lawsuit aimed at preventing Pennsylvania's election results from being certified. The judge criticized the campaign's legal arguments as meritless and speculative, stating that disenfranchising voters is unjustifiable. Despite trailing Joe Biden by over 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania, President Trump announced plans to appeal the decision. Counties are expected to file their official election results soon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Judge Matthew W Brandt dismissed the campaign lawsuit?

The lawsuit was filed too late.

The lawsuit was supported by both parties.

The lawsuit was based on weak legal arguments.

The lawsuit had overwhelming evidence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the campaign allege about voters in Democratic counties?

They were not allowed to vote.

They were given extra time to vote.

They were allowed to correct minor ballot errors.

They were forced to vote for a specific candidate.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Judge Brandt describe the campaign's accusations?

Well-founded and credible.

Supported by evidence.

Ignored by the court.

Speculative and without merit.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Trump announce following the lawsuit's dismissal?

He accepted the court's decision.

He decided to appeal the decision.

He congratulated Joe Biden.

He withdrew from the election.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how many votes was President Trump trailing Joe Biden in Pennsylvania?

Over 100,000 votes.

Over 80,000 votes.

Over 50,000 votes.

Over 30,000 votes.