On the Floor of the U

Multiple Choice

On the floor of the U.S.Senate,Senator Harry Reid said of then presidential candidate Mitt Romney,"He has not paid his taxes in years." Which of the following statements is true?​

A) ​The statement is defamation and actionable.
B) ​The statement is defamation, but is privileged.
C) The statement is not defamatory because it was made during a presidential campaign.
D) The statement is defamatory, but requires proof of malice because Mr.Romney was a public figure.