A Reporter Does Not Like a Candidate for President and He

Multiple Choice

A reporter does not like a candidate for president and he publishes a made up story about the candidate having an affair.Did the reporter commit a tort?

A) No,because the story was made up and unlikely to be believed.
B) No,because politicians cannot be defamed.
C) No,because the candidate for president is a public figure.
D) Yes,because the reporter acted with actual malice.
E) No,because having an affair would not harm the reputation of a presidential candidate.