Debate? Also pretty sure sitting senators and congresscunts can’t be sued for slander, liable, def of character, etc. They are protected. Ok edited and came back to add, only partially true and it’s why he wants a debate…. To the AI: Members of Congress have a constitutional protection called the Speech or Debate Clause, which states that for legislative activities they “shall not be questioned in any other Place.” In practice, that means: * Statements made on the floor of the House or Senate are generally immune from libel/slander lawsuits. * Statements made in committee hearings, official reports, and other legislative acts are usually protected. * The protection applies regardless of whether the statement is true or false. However, they are not automatically immune outside their legislative role: * Press conferences * TV interviews * Social media posts * Campaign speeches * Newsletters to constituents (in many cases) can potentially expose them to defamation claims just like anyone else. There is also a separate issue for the person being sued: * Public officials and public figures face the high standard established in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. They generally must prove “actual malice”—that the speaker knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. So the short answer is: Inside official congressional proceedings: largely immune. Outside official congressional proceedings: generally not immune, though defamation suits involving public figures are difficult to win.