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Why Trump is investigating E. Jean Carroll

Vox·Cameron Peters·4 days ago
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This story appeared in The Logoff , a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here . Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is investigating a woman who accused him of sexual abuse. What’s happening? On Wednesday evening, we learned that E. Jean Carroll — a writer and advice columnist who alleged in a 2019 essay and two subsequent, successful civil lawsuits that Trump assaulted her decades ago — is now under federal criminal investigation in Illinois. The investigation has yet to produce an indictment — and may not — but its mere existence is another indication of the extent to which Trump has weaponized the justice system to punish his enemies. What is the DOJ investigating? The investigation, which CNN first reported , reportedly centers on a perjury allegation against Carroll over a statement she made in 2022.…

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