Trump Twitter Tirades Prompt Litigants to Seek Anonymity in Suit
- Group suing for fraud cites mail bombs sent to Trump foes
- Video phones, vitamins and real-estate tips feature in lawsuit
This article is for subscribers only.
Four people who sued Donald Trump and his three eldest children for fraud told a judge that the president’s penchant for shredding critics on Twitter justifies letting them stay anonymous to avoid retaliation.
They cited the recent mail-bombs sent to Trump’s political opponents and critics, and threats against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s accusers during his confirmation process. Those past targets were often attacked by Trump on Twitter, where he has 56 million followers, which the plaintiffs claim would put them in danger if their names are made public.