This week, former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann appeared on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House, offering his take on why Donald Trump might be in bigger trouble than he thinks after an appeals court upheld a $5 million judgment against him.
Weissmann explained that Trump’s recent comments about retribution were just a warning shot to others who might think about suing him. But the real story here? E. Jean Carroll, the former advice columnist, was the one who won — and not just once, but twice in court. Both juries found that she had been sexually assaulted and awarded her a hefty sum.
Weissmann pointed out that Trump’s claims against Carroll are not only unsupported by facts but also go against the jury’s verdicts. The former president had multiple chances to testify, yet chose not to. So, it seems like he’s just trying to stir up fear — a tactic he’s used before. But Weissmann believes it’s not a legal strategy that will work in the long run.
The decision to uphold the ruling wasn’t groundbreaking, according to Weissmann. It was just a solid, straightforward move by the court to make sure everything was airtight for any possible appeals. It’s a good sign that the judicial system is holding up — but only time will tell if it remains strong, especially as we head into the future.
In short, Trump might want to be worried. The legal battles aren’t over yet!
