Well, folks, the legal saga of President Trump and E. Jean Carroll just hit another milestone that’s got everyone talking.
In a nutshell, a federal appeals court has officially wrapped up Trump’s unsuccessful challenge to a jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court showdown, as The Hill reports.
Let’s rewind to the timeline of this high-profile case to understand how we got here.
Tracing legal battle’s key moments
The jury originally found Trump responsible for a mid-1990s incident at a New York City department store, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages.
Trump has consistently denied the allegations, rejecting Carroll’s account, though the courts have yet to side with him.
Late last year, a three-judge panel from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the jury’s decision, and last month, the full circuit refused to reconsider that ruling.
Appeals Court closes the chapter
On Thursday, the court issued its formal mandate, officially ending this phase of the appeal process.
That mandate starts a 90-day countdown for Trump to escalate his fight to the Supreme Court if he opts to continue.
Carroll celebrated on X with a jab, posting, “So long, Old Man!”
Reactions highlight deep divisions
While Carroll’s quip might resonate with some, it feels like unnecessary gloating when the legal road could still stretch ahead.
A White House spokesperson countered to CNBC, claiming, “The American People are supporting President Trump in historic numbers.”
The administration called the case a “political weaponization” of justice, urging a “swift dismissal” of what was termed the “Carroll Hoaxes” and arguing that the Department of Justice should handle Trump’s defense due to his official acts.
What lies ahead for Trump?
While that rhetoric runs hot, it raises a fair concern — when legal fights look like political vendettas, public trust in the system takes a hit.
With the 90-day clock ticking, attention now shifts to whether Trump will take this to the Supreme Court for a final stand.
Turns out, courtroom rulings carry weight, and this one might just reverberate to the highest court, testing the bounds of justice and accountability in our divided times.
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Author: Mae Slater
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