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TownhallDEC 3 2024
Trump Loses Appeal of $5M Carroll Verdict
Above: Donald Trump in April 2024. Image copyright: Charly Triballeau/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
This is a win for all victims of sexual violence. All the relevant evidence proved Trump's long history of exploiting women. Individuals like Carroll, and justice-seeking courts like the Second Circuit, should continue fighting for powerless victims despite Trump's reelection to the presidency.
Pro-Trump narrative
There wasn't nearly enough evidence against Trump in this case, but because of a new law — which is suspiciously tailored to target Trump — this appeal was rejected. This court is just participating in the political witch hunt that's lasted more than a decade against the president-elect.