“Behind Closed Doors: The Shocking Details of ABC’s $15 Million Trump Defamation Settlement”

In a bizarre twist that could only emerge from the wild world of politics, ABC News has made headlines by agreeing to pay a staggering $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library. This hefty sum is part of a settlement for a defamation lawsuit sparked by anchor George Stephanopoulos’ on-air claim that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll—claims that were later determined to be inaccurate. So, what does this mean for the media landscape? Is it just another day in the circus of American politics, or a signal of deeper issues regarding truth and accountability in journalism? Could there be a connection between high-profile defamation claims and our next great library? After all, isn’t it curious to think about what kind of stories will be nestled between the pages of Trump’s inevitable library?  LEARN MORE.

ABC News agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. What do you think?

“A banner day for Trump’s two great loves: the truth and libraries.”

Andres Belmonte, Unemployed

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“Good. You can’t claim Trump raped a woman just because he raped a woman.”

Kendall Sabatino, Solitaire Champion

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“It’s about time somebody stood up for guys whose actions don’t meet the narrow legal definition of rape.”

Christian Knopf, Team Namer