A federal judge in New York has dismissed former President Donald Trump's countersuit against E. Jean Carroll, who won a $5 million verdict against him for battery and defamation earlier this year. The jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll during an encounter in the mid-1990s, and Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled that the jury found Trump had raped her "as the term is understood more broadly." This marks a victory for Carroll, who has been seeking justice for her allegations since 2019, and the case is set to move forward with a hearing scheduled for December.
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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has broken with former President Donald Trump, saying that he is "self-centered, self-possessed, and self-consumed". Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged that Trump had lost the 2020 election, while Trump spokesperson Steve Cheung accused DeSantis of being "Joe Biden's biggest cheerleader". Christie has said that if Trump were to become president again, he would take him at his word, as the Republican party continues to grapple with Trump's legacy.
Former President Donald Trump's attorney, John Lauro, made the rounds on several news outlets to deny allegations that Trump knowingly spread lies about the 2020 election being stolen, arguing that Trump's attempts to pressure election officials were simply "free speech." Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called Lauro's argument "deranged," and CNN's Dana Bash laughed incredulously at Lauro's suggestion that there was a "peaceful transfer of power" following the 2020 election. Lauro's media blitz was met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some arguing that Trump's actions were a violation of the Constitution and others feeling that Lauro's attempts to downplay the former president's actions were misguided.
John Lauro, Donald Trump's criminal defense attorney, argued on NBC's "Meet the Press" that any "technical violation of the Constitution" by Trump does not necessarily mean he broke any criminal laws. Former Attorney General William Barr said he would testify in the Jan. 6 criminal trial against Trump if called, and that he believed the case was legitimate. Lauro also claimed that Trump and Pence had merely disagreed over whether a vice president could constitutionally take actions.
Mike Pence has taken a dramatic shift in tone regarding the events of January 6th, 2021, speaking out against the attempted coup and affirming his loyalty to the Constitution. In an interview with Fox News and Face the Nation, Pence discussed his recent visit to New Hampshire, where he was confronted by Trump supporters, and his commitment to protecting the Constitution and the democratic process. His comments are a reminder of the importance of upholding the Constitution and a sign that he is committed to doing so, no matter the cost.
Donald Trump made an appearance in Alabama on Friday, delivering a speech full of defiance and insults to prosecutors. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who hosted the event, has put a months-long hold on military promotions, leaving the Army and other branches without over 300 promotions. Trump mentioned his current legal troubles during his speech, and despite the implications of Tuberville's maneuver, Republican voters seemed more focused on party loyalty. It remains to be seen how the military promotions and Trump's legal troubles will affect his 2024 presidential campaign.
The Justice Department has requested a protective order in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, which would limit what sensitive information Trump and his legal team could share publicly. In response, House Democrats have called on the policymaking body for federal courts to permit live broadcasting of court proceedings in the case. The public is eager to have access to accurate and reliable information surrounding the case against Trump.
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in federal court on Thursday on charges related to his post-election actions. In response, prosecutors have asked the judge to bar Trump from publicly disclosing evidence gathered during the investigation, and requested that he view the materials in the presence of his lawyers. Despite the charges, Trump insisted that it was a "great honor" to be arraigned in federal court.