President Donald Trump's Accuser BUSTED - She Took Money From...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Uber-wealthy Democratic donor and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman provided significant funding to E. Jean Carroll’s civil lawsuits against President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports. Carroll, however, stated under oath that she “completely forgot” about Hoffman’s financial involvement when questioned during deposition proceedings. The Justice Department has now opened an investigation into Carroll’s sworn statement and the nonprofit organization operated by Hoffman.
Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Illinois are examining matters related to Carroll’s deposition testimony and potential perjury. The primary focus of the inquiry is American Future Republic, a nonprofit funded by Hoffman. In 2020, the organization paid Carroll’s law firm $7 million. Carroll, now 82, testified in May 2023 that she could not recall Hoffman’s role in financing at least one of the cases, telling a CNN panel, “I just completely forgot he even existed.”
Carroll won more than $88 million in two civil lawsuits against Trump in 2023 and 2024. A Manhattan jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation stemming from allegations that he assaulted her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s. Critics of the lawsuits have described the cases as politically motivated and funded by wealthy opponents seeking to hinder Trump’s political return. Hoffman, a prominent Trump critic, contributed at least $1 million to the Biden Victory Fund, $10 million to Future Forward, and $4 million to Republican Accountability PAC during the 2024 cycle. He has publicly stated that his political involvement over the past eight years has centered on opposing Trump’s influence.
A source familiar with the investigation indicated that Carroll herself is not currently a subject of the probe. The inquiry centers on the nonprofit’s activities and the accuracy of statements made under oath. The development has drawn criticism from some Democrats and Carroll’s supporters, who argue the investigation represents an attempt to weaponize the Justice Department against a plaintiff in a civil matter decided by a jury. Trump allies and critics of the original lawsuits have welcomed the scrutiny, describing it as necessary oversight of potential undisclosed third-party financing in high-profile litigation.
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The cases unfolded during the Republican presidential primary, requiring Trump to devote significant time to court appearances while campaigning. Carroll has maintained that the payments did not influence her decision to pursue the lawsuits. Hoffman has been a consistent financial backer of efforts to oppose Trump across multiple election cycles. The DOJ and FBI are also examining other matters related to alleged activities following the 2020 election.
The investigation is in its early stages, and no charges have been filed. Legal observers note that inquiries into sworn testimony in civil cases can arise when new information emerges about funding sources. The outcome could have implications for transparency requirements in politically sensitive litigation. Carroll’s legal team has not issued a public response to the latest development beyond previous statements denying any wrongdoing. The case continues to draw national attention as part of broader discussions about civil litigation, third-party funding, and the intersection of law and politics.
