Judge: Trump Liable for Defamation in Carroll Lawsuit

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Republican narrative

Wednesday's ruling against Donald Trump is a total miscarriage of justice. The judge is biased, hostile, and out to get Trump. It's ridiculous to continue to add charges against Trump over his assertions that the alleged sexual assault in a public department store nearly 25 years ago never happened and damages need to be capped before the situation gets out of control.

Democratic narrative

E. Jean Carroll already proved that Donald Trump defamed her and sexually assaulted her, so any negative comments about the truth of her claims would count as defamation as well. Earlier verdicts about the same issue should carry over. There's no question about it — Trump defamed Carroll, and now he should pay for the consequences.

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