Key Takeaways:
- Legal Hurdles Continue: A federal appeals court upheld the $83 million Carroll defamation verdict, rejecting Trump’s presidential immunity defense.
- Weaponized System: Supporters argue the case reflects a pattern of politically driven lawsuits aimed at sidelining Trump rather than serving justice.
- Focus on America First: Despite ongoing litigation, Trump remains committed to border security, economic growth, and strengthening American prosperity.
On Monday, a federal appeals court upheld the $83 million defamation verdict against President Donald Trump in the long-running E. Jean Carroll case. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump’s immunity defense didn’t apply, leaving intact the jury’s award from last year.
“[W]e conclude that Trump has failed to identify any grounds that would warrant reconsidering our prior holding on presidential immunity,” the panel wrote, calling the punitive damages “fair and reasonable.”
Trump’s attorneys pushed back, calling the case a “great miscarriage of justice” that undermines the presidency itself. They noted his comments about Carroll were issued through White House channels while he was president—part of his official responsibilities.
But Carroll’s team insisted otherwise, arguing Trump was speaking about “personal conduct” unrelated to governing.
While Democrats and the corporate media are celebrating the decision, the bigger picture is this: Trump continues to fight back against a barrage of politically charged cases while still delivering for Americans on the issues that matter most—border security, economic growth, and America’s global strength.
Carroll’s lawyers say the case proves “even the richest and most powerful can be held responsible.” But many Americans see something else: a legal system increasingly weaponized to punish a president who dared to challenge the establishment.
Trump has denied Carroll’s allegations from day one, calling them a “hoax” and “con job.” And despite the noise, he’s made clear he’s focused on what really matters—restoring American prosperity and putting the people first.