Appeals Court Denies Trump's Bid to Pause Discovery in Zervos Defamation Lawsuit | THR News

The transcript discusses a defamation lawsuit filed by Summer Zervos against Donald Trump, stemming from comments made during the 2016 presidential election. Zervos accuses Trump of inappropriate behavior, which he denies. The legal proceedings involve arguments about the supremacy clause, with a New York judge allowing the case to proceed. Subpoenas have been issued, and Trump has a deadline to respond. The case may also affect third parties like MGM, which faces demands for footage related to Trump's conduct.

What was the main reason Summer Zervos filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump?

• For unpaid wages

• For defamation due to comments made during the 2016 election

• For breach of contract

• For property damage

What constitutional clause did Trump's attorney argue should prevent the lawsuit from proceeding?

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

What was the New York Supreme Court's stance on the lawsuit against Trump?

• The lawsuit was postponed indefinitely

• The lawsuit was transferred to federal court

• The lawsuit was allowed to proceed

• The lawsuit was dismissed

What action did Zervos's lawyers take following the court's decision?

• They requested a change of venue

• They filed an appeal

• They withdrew the lawsuit

• They sent out subpoenas

Which third party was mentioned as potentially affected by the subpoenas?

• CBS

• MGM

• NBC

• ABC