Gaslit Nation

The E. Jean Carroll Interview

Nov 19, 2025
E. Jean Carroll, a veteran magazine columnist and author of 'Not My Type', shares her powerful journey of confronting Donald Trump in court over a civil rape and defamation case. She reveals the complexities of legal battles and the humiliation tactics used against survivors. Carroll discusses the long-lasting effects of her assault, the barriers for women speaking out, and the media's complicity in protecting powerful men. With humor and strength, she emphasizes grassroots action and the importance of truth in the fight for justice.
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INSIGHT

Algorithms Hide Legal Reality

  • Carroll says many people simply do not know Trump was held liable for sexual assault because algorithms hide the story.
  • She argues mainstream coverage and social feeds failed to deliver that crucial context to large audiences.
ANECDOTE

Facing Him In Court

  • E. Jean Carroll described sitting 25 feet from Donald Trump and confronting him in court for three days.
  • She recalled a single intense look during jury selection after which he never looked at her again.
ANECDOTE

Rape Ended Her Romantic Life

  • Carroll revealed that after the assault she 'never had sex again' and that rape destroyed her romantic life.
  • She stresses rape's long-term consequences beyond the single incident.
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