E. Jean Carroll is a mess for the administration that won’t go away A reported Justice Department investigation initially believed to target E. Jean Carroll is actually examining the funding sources for her litigation against Donald Trump, particularly those connected to Reid Hoffman’s nonprofit. This development resurfaces questions about Carroll’s credibility and the financial backing of her lawsuits. Trump’s legal team has argued that this external funding raises significant questions about her motives.

• Initial headlines suggested the Justice Department was investigating E. Jean Carroll for perjury.
• The investigation reportedly focuses on the funding of Carroll’s litigation against Trump, linked to Reid Hoffman’s nonprofit.
• Carroll’s legal team had previously corrected her deposition testimony regarding outside funding for her lawsuits.
• Hoffman, a Trump critic, has publicly supported women’s fights for justice and criticized the investigation.
• Trump’s legal team has previously questioned Carroll’s credibility and motives due to the financial support for her lawsuits.
• Carroll’s lawsuits against Trump resulted in jury verdicts of $5 million for sexual abuse and defamation, and $83.3 million for defamation.
• Trump is appealing both judgments, citing issues with evidence, judge’s rulings, and presidential immunity.