Fact Check: Trump has at least $15,000 in liabilities on an American Express credit card and payments due to E. Jean Carroll related to a lawsuit over sexual abuse and defamation.
What We Know
The claim states that Donald Trump has at least $15,000 in liabilities on an American Express credit card and that he owes payments to E. Jean Carroll due to a lawsuit concerning sexual abuse and defamation.
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Liabilities on American Express: Financial disclosures indicate that Trump has a liability of at least $15,000 on an American Express credit card (NBC News, NBC Bay Area).
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Payments to E. Jean Carroll: A jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in damages for sexual abuse and defamation (AP News). Additionally, Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million to Carroll for damaging her reputation, which adds to his financial obligations (AP News).
Analysis
The claim is supported by multiple credible sources. The financial disclosures that list Trump's liabilities, including the $15,000 owed on an American Express credit card, come from reputable news outlets like NBC News and NBC Bay Area, which have reported on Trump's financial situation in detail (NBC News, NBC Bay Area).
The legal judgment against Trump regarding E. Jean Carroll is well-documented. The jury's verdict, which awarded Carroll $5 million, was reported by the Associated Press, a reliable news agency known for its factual reporting (AP News). Furthermore, the additional $83.3 million judgment for defamation adds context to the financial implications of the lawsuit against Trump, confirming that he has significant liabilities related to Carroll (AP News).
However, while the claim accurately states the amounts owed, it does not specify that the $15,000 liability is part of a broader financial context that includes much larger sums owed to Carroll. This nuance is important for understanding the full scope of Trump's financial obligations.
Conclusion
The claim that Trump has at least $15,000 in liabilities on an American Express credit card and payments due to E. Jean Carroll is Partially True. While the specific amounts mentioned are accurate, the claim lacks context regarding the larger financial liabilities Trump faces due to the judgments against him. The $15,000 liability is indeed a part of his financial disclosures, but it is overshadowed by the much larger sums owed to Carroll, which are critical to understanding his overall financial situation.
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