TRUMP REACTS to CARROLL VERDICT: ‘I Have Absolutely No Idea Who This Woman Is’

Introduction

President Donald Trump has denied allegations of sexual assault made by E. Jean Carroll, a former advice columnist. Carroll accused Trump of assaulting her in a dressing room at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s. On November 4, 2021, a New York judge dismissed Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against Trump, ruling that his statements denying the allegations were made in his official capacity as president and therefore protected by immunity.

Trump’s Reaction to the Verdict

Following the verdict, Trump released a statement in which he reiterated his denial of the allegations and claimed that he had never met Carroll. „I have absolutely no idea who this woman is,“ Trump said. „She is trying to sell a new book—that should indicate her motivation. It should be sold in the fiction section.“

Carroll’s Response

Carroll responded to Trump’s statement in an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper. „He’s lying,“ she said. „He’s been lying for years. He also called me a liar, which is not true. He also said that I was not his type. As if I’m supposed to feel good that I’m not his type. I’m not anybody’s type. I’m my own type.“

The Background of the Allegations

Carroll’s allegations against Trump were first made public in a 2019 book, in which she claimed that Trump had assaulted her in a dressing room at Bergdorf Goodman in the mid-1990s. Trump denied the allegations, saying that he had never met Carroll and that she was „totally lying.“ He also claimed that he would not have assaulted her because she was not his type.

The Defamation Lawsuit

In response to Trump’s comments, Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against him, arguing that his statements had damaged her reputation and career. The lawsuit was allowed to proceed after a federal judge rejected Trump’s argument that he was immune from civil lawsuits while in office.

The Verdict

However, on November 4, 2021, a New York judge dismissed Carroll’s lawsuit, ruling that Trump’s statements denying the allegations were made in his official capacity as president and therefore protected by immunity. The judge also noted that Carroll’s allegations were not related to Trump’s official duties as president.

The Implications of the Verdict

The verdict has been criticized by some legal experts, who argue that it sets a dangerous precedent by allowing public officials to defame private citizens with impunity. Others have argued that the ruling was correct, as it is important to protect the ability of public officials to speak freely without fear of being sued.

Conclusion

The dismissal of Carroll’s lawsuit against Trump marks the end of a legal battle that has lasted for over two years. While the verdict is a victory for Trump, it is unlikely to put an end to the controversy surrounding the allegations of sexual assault made against him by multiple women. The issue is likely to remain a topic of discussion as Trump continues to play a prominent role in American politics

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TRUMP REACTS to CARROLL VERDICT: ‘I Have Absolutely No Idea Who This Woman Is’

Former President Donald Trump posted an official response on Truth Social Tuesday just moments after a jury in Manhattan found him guilty of ‘Sexual Abuse’ and ‘Defamation.’ He was found ‘not liable’ for rape. The jury awarded his accuser E. Jean Carroll $5 million in damages. “I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHO THIS WOMAN IS. THIS VERDICT IS A DISGRACE – A CONTINUATION OF THE GREATEST WITCH HUNT OF ALL TIME!” posted Trump on social media. Carroll, 79, claims Trump raped her at a New York Department Store some time around 1996. “You know, facts are stubborn things, and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts in evidence.

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