Trump Avoids $83 Million Defamation Award to Carroll in High Court Ruling

President Donald Trump will not be required to pay the $83 million defamation judgment to former New York City advice columnist E. Jean Carroll following a recent appellate decision.

The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary hold on the financial obligation, allowing Trump additional time before any potential payment becomes due. The ruling comes after a judge ruled that Trump’s continued public attacks against Carroll constituted defamatory conduct.

Carroll’s legal team emphasized that the appeal process remains open, with the Supreme Court set to determine whether to review the case. The appellate court highlighted Trump’s persistent criticism over several years, describing his actions as increasingly severe as the trial progressed.

Trump’s defense rests on claims of absolute immunity for statements made during his presidency, arguing that his remarks were political in nature rather than personal attacks. The case continues to attract significant media attention as it moves toward a possible Supreme Court hearing.

Both parties have expressed intentions to pursue further legal avenues, ensuring the matter remains a prominent topic in national discourse.