The Justice Department has moved to substitute itself as the defendant in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case following President Trump's previous liability for defamation. The DOJ argues that Trump was acting in his official capacity when making damaging statements about Carroll according to the Westfall Act. This move follows years of legal proceedings, with multiple trials and appeals, and raises questions about the interpretation of presidential immunity and accountability. Judge Lewis Kaplan has previously ruled that Trump acted in his personal capacity during the defamation, complicating the governmentâs current stance.
The Justice Department's move to substitute itself as defendant in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case highlights ongoing legal battles surrounding President Trump's actions during his presidency.
The Westfall Act is being invoked to argue that Trump's defamatory remarks were made while he was performing official duties, raising questions about presidential accountability.
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