Trump Claims Presidential Immunity in $83M Defamation Case Against Carroll

E. Jean Carroll is challenging Donald Trump's assertion that presidential immunity protects him from a multimillion-dollar defamation judgment resulting from his comments about her accusations of sexual assault. Carroll's legal team contends that Trump's statements were personal and not made in the course of his official duties, thus not covered by immunity. In a recent filing, Carroll emphasized that a president is not above the law, reinforcing democratic principles that the Supreme Court has upheld regarding presidential accountability. Trump's legal representatives argue for dismissal of the claims based on a Supreme Court ruling that they interpret as granting him immunity for his public statements. Carroll's attorney countered this by highlighting that presidential immunity should be evaluated based on the context of the speech, asserting that Trump's remarks about Carroll were not related to official presidential responsibilities. The appeals court is set to review these arguments as the legal battle continues.