NBC News - ABC News agrees to pay Trump $15 million to settle defamation lawsuit
The video covers a defamation lawsuit where Donald Trump sued ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for falsely stating he was liable for rape. The lawsuit stemmed from an interview where Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump was found liable for rape, despite the jury's verdict of sexual abuse, not rape. The settlement resulted in ABC agreeing to donate $15 million to Trump's presidential library, pay $1 million to his legal team, and issue a regret statement. This settlement is seen as a victory for Trump, who has a history of attacking the media. The video also mentions Trump's intention to pursue more defamation suits against other media outlets, reflecting his ongoing battle with the press.
Key Points:
- Trump sued ABC News for defamation over false rape liability claims.
- ABC settled by donating $15 million to Trump's library and paying $1 million to his legal team.
- The settlement included a regret statement from ABC and Stephanopoulos.
- The case highlights Trump's strategy of using defamation suits against media.
- Trump plans more defamation suits, continuing his media confrontation.