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

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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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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:43:30 UTC.

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