Trump Sues Stephanopoulos and ABC for Defamation

The lawsuit, which challenges statements made about E. Jean Carroll, is seen as unlikely to succeed.

Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News host George Stephanopoulos and ABC, alleging false statements made during a televised interview.
The lawsuit stems from Stephanopoulos' assertions that Trump had 'raped' E. Jean Carroll, which Trump disputes based on the legal definition of 'rape' under New York law.
Legal experts and the judge in a previous trial have indicated that Trump's lawsuit is unlikely to succeed, citing the broader common usage of the term 'rape' to include Trump's actions.
The lawsuit has been critiqued for potentially invoking the 'Streisand effect,' drawing more attention to the allegations against Trump.
This defamation lawsuit follows a series of legal challenges by Trump, including previous defamation suits and a significant lawsuit by the New York Attorney General for business fraud.