Trump’s Immunity Battle at the Supreme Court | Virginia Beach News

Trump’s legal team, backed by the Justice Department, is pushing the Supreme Court to intervene in E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million defamation case, arguing he’s immune from lawsuits for statements made while in office — a claim they say sets a dangerous precedent for presidential accountability. Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault in 1996 and later sued after he denied the allegations, won the massive verdict in 2024. Trump’s lawyers claim the appeals court twisted procedure to ignore immunity and that the damages are excessive — calling this the first time a president faces personal liability for actions taken during his term. The case hinges on whether presidential immunity shields speech made on the job — and whether the Supreme Court must weigh in before Trump could be held financially responsible for nearly $100 million. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4de32bb4b5650170