President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 22, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (John McDonnell/Getty Images)
In the original lawsuit, Trump accused the high-profile figures of conspiring to tank his successful 2016 presidential campaign.
"Here we are confronted with a lawsuit that should never have been filed, which was completely frivolous, both factually and legally, and which was brought in bad faith for an improper purpose," wrote Judge Donald Middlebrooks in his 2023 ruling, which was upheld Wednesday.
Former FBI Director James Comey and President Donald Trump (Getty Images)
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Currie, a Clinton appointee based in South Carolina, was brought in from out of state to preside over proceedings about the question of Halligan's authority because it presented a conflict for the Virginia judges. Comey's and James' challenges to Halligan's appointment were consolidated because of their similarity.
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