Court Denies Trump's Presidential Immunity Claim in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

A federal appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her. The court ruled that Trump waived his right to immunity by waiting too long to raise it as a defense. The decision paves the way for Trump to stand trial in civil court next month over Carroll's claims that he defamed her in statements denying the allegations. The court also dismantled Trump's arguments, stating that presidential immunity is waivable and that the Westfall Act dispute did not preclude him from raising the defense. Trump's lawyer plans to seek immediate review from the Supreme Court.