E. Jean Carroll Scores Another Spectacular Victory Over Trump

Another day, another loss...

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) cannot take over as the defendant in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against the former president.

Trump had sought to have DOJ lawyers represent him, arguing that his defamatory comments about Carroll were made as part of his official duties as president.

The court, however, rejected this argument, leaving Trump to fend for himself in the ongoing appeal of the $83.3 million judgment against him.

Yes, you read that right. The man who once claimed to be a billionaire wanted the American taxpayers to cover his legal bills. Because nothing screams "successful businessman" quite like asking the DOJ to bail you out after losing a defamation case.

Presidential Duties or Personal Vendettas?

The court’s decision stems from Trump’s 2019 comments denying Carroll’s allegations that he sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room.

Trump’s legal team argued that these statements were made in his capacity as president, but the court wasn’t buying it.

Apparently, publicly attacking the credibility of a sexual assault accuser isn’t listed under "official presidential duties" in the Constitution.

A Pattern of Losing

This latest defeat adds to Trump’s growing list of legal losses. Just last week, the same court denied his request to rehear his challenge to a separate $5 million civil judgment, where a jury found him liable for battery and defamation against Carroll.

Trump’s legal strategy of "deny, delay, and demand do-overs" seems to be failing spectacularly.

Carroll’s Attorney Speaks Out

Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, didn’t hold back in her response to Trump’s latest legal defeat. “E. Jean Carroll is very pleased with today’s decision,” Kaplan said.

“Although President Trump continues to try every possible maneuver to challenge the findings of two separate juries, those efforts have failed. He remains liable for sexual assault and defamation.”

Kaplan’s statement underscores the futility of Trump’s repeated attempts to overturn the rulings against him.

Despite his legal team’s endless appeals and arguments, the courts have consistently upheld the findings of the juries, leaving Trump with no victories to show for his efforts.

The Scoreboard

Before diving into the numbers, it’s worth noting just how lopsided this legal battle has become. E. Jean Carroll has not only held her ground but has consistently outmaneuvered Trump in court, leaving him with a string of humiliating losses.

Current Case Scoreboard

• E. Jean Carroll: 3 (Initial court victory + two appeals won)

• Trump: 0

Total Scoreboard (All Cases)

• E. Jean Carroll: 5 (Initial court rulings for sexual abuse and defamation + appeals for $5 million and $83.3 million judgments)

• Trump: 0

What’s Next for Trump?

Trump’s next opportunity to explain why he shouldn’t have to pay for his own legal problems is set for June 24, when oral arguments in his appeal will be heard.

No word yet on whether he’ll try to convince the court that the presidency came with a lifetime "say whatever you want" warranty.

A Losing Streak That Keeps Growing

In the meantime, Trump continues to maintain his innocence, though his track record with juries and appeals court judges suggests they’re not buying what he’s selling.

Perhaps he should consider a new strategy—like actually taking responsibility for his actions. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves; some things are too fantastical.

The Bigger Picture

As this legal saga continues to unfold, one thing remains crystal clear: E. Jean Carroll keeps winning, while Trump keeps adding to his impressive collection of courtroom defeats.

At this rate, he might want to consider opening a museum of legal losses—it could be his most successful venture yet.

Final Thoughts

The only remaining question involves: how many more times will Trump try to avoid paying for his actions before he realizes that the "art of the deal" doesn’t work in a courtroom?

Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of "Trump’s Legal Misadventures"—same bat-time, same bat-channel.

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