defamatory

The comments cut from the “Face the Nation” appearance were potentially defamatory.

There are strict rules regarding messaging contained in such banners regarding foul language and defamatory, political and offensive slogans.

In the first lady's legal letter, Hunter Biden is accused of relying on a since-removed article as the basis of his claims, which it describes as "false and defamatory".

But an opinion that implies a false fact is still defamatory, it is still actionable and presidents are not immune from civil lawsuits for defamation.

"In light of these facts, it is now time for the chief adviser and the ACC to end this baseless and defamatory effort to damage Ms Siddiq's reputation and obstruct her work in public service."