The ladies of 'The View' expressed disbelief over President Donald Trump's latest revenge tactic, as they discussed the Justice Department's emerging investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the journalist who accused Trump of sexual assault. During Thursday's show, Whoopi Goldberg was visibly stunned, questioning why the Trump administration would want to revive the case given the numerous challenges he currently faces.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Criticizes the Investigation
Colleague Alyssa Farah Griffin called the investigation ridiculous, emphasizing the waste of taxpayer money on a case involving Carroll, who was awarded $83.3 million in a defamation judgment against Trump. The judgment was also upheld by an appeals court. Griffin challenged viewers to find a single voter who cast their ballot in November hoping for the Department of Justice to investigate an 82-year-old woman at taxpayer expense. She argued that this move makes no sense, especially at a time when many Americans are struggling financially.
Real Issues Ignored
Griffin highlighted a recent statistic showing that 10% of Americans face food insecurity, alongside skyrocketing healthcare costs that force people to choose between utilities and medical bills. She stated that these are real problems that deserve focus, not an investigation that no one voted for. Griffin, who served in the communications office during Trump's first term, also called the move a public relations disaster, noting that E. Jean Carroll's name had not been mentioned in months or years. She suggested Trump's desire for vengeance is putting a negative story back in the headlines.
Background of the Case
News of the DOJ investigation into Carroll for perjury during her civil case against Trump emerged on Wednesday. Two separate juries concluded that Trump defamed the former magazine columnist by denying her allegations that he sexually assaulted her in a New York department store in the mid-1990s. Trump has consistently denied Carroll's claims, even stating he never met her, despite the court outcomes.
