Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has drawn heavy criticism after labeling President Donald Trump a “rapist” in a recent post on social media, a statement many argued may cross the legal threshold into defamation. The controversy emerged following a Justice Department announcement confirming that no additional files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein would be released. In response, Ocasio-Cortez took to X and issued a post implying that the election of President Trump had complicated matters, referring to him with a term not supported by any court ruling.
While a civil jury did find Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the 2023 case involving E. Jean Carroll, it did not find him liable for rape, a legal distinction that the congresswoman’s post failed to acknowledge. That omission has prompted widespread backlash online, including calls from prominent figures for Trump to initiate legal proceedings against her.
Observers were quick to note the similarity to a previous defamation dispute between President Trump and ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos. In that case, Stephanopoulos was sued after falsely claiming Trump had been found liable for rape. The matter was settled after ABC and Stephanopoulos agreed to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library foundation, as well as $1 million in legal fees. A public apology from the network followed.
Legal commentators and conservative voices swiftly condemned Ocasio-Cortez’s language. Her remarks were described as potentially defamatory, with some asserting that the post may have surpassed even the lenient standards established by the Supreme Court’s New York Times v. Sullivan decision.
The latest post has fueled speculation about whether Trump’s legal team would pursue a similar strategy to the one used in the ABC settlement. While no confirmation has been issued, speculation intensified after statements from legal analysts and political commentators suggested the congresswoman’s actions may warrant legal recourse.
The situation has further ignited debate around the repeated targeting of President Trump by left-leaning politicians and media figures, many of whom continue to push unfounded or exaggerated claims. Within conservative circles, the incident was seen not only as a defamation issue but also as another example of what has been described as Trump Derangement Syndrome—a term frequently applied to elected Democrats perceived as being obsessed with attacking the former president at every opportunity.
The controversy also resurfaced footage from an earlier clash between Stephanopoulos and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), during which the anchor raised the same discredited rape claim. Mace, a survivor of sexual assault, strongly objected to the question, accusing the host of exploiting her trauma for political purposes.
The escalating rhetoric surrounding President Trump continues to prompt concern over the state of political discourse. Calls are increasing for greater accountability when elected officials make inflammatory statements that fail to align with legal findings.
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