Justice Dept. Refuses to Shield Trump in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will no longer intervene on behalf of former President Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her several decades ago. The DOJ had previously argued that Trump was immune from liability as he was acting within his presidential duties when denying the assault. However, recent developments, including a court clarification on what qualifies as public work and a jury verdict finding Trump guilty of defamation, prompted the DOJ to change its stance. Carroll's lawsuit will proceed, and her attorney expressed gratitude for the DOJ's reconsideration.