Trump's Presidential Immunity Rejected in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit

Former President Trump cannot claim presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, as ruled by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court upheld a federal judge's decision to reject Trump's blanket claim of immunity, prompting his legal team to seek a review from the U.S. Supreme Court. Carroll is seeking at least $10 million in damages from Trump over comments he made about her during his presidency. The trial is scheduled for January 16, 2024.