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Have any depositions or interview transcripts mentioning Trump been released publicly, and where can they be accessed?
Executive summary
Courts and major outlets have publicly released portions of interview and deposition transcripts that mention Donald Trump — notably his Oct. 19, 2022 deposition in E. Jean Carroll’s libel/rape suit and portions of his deposition in New York civil fraud and related matters — and major news organizations (and some transcript services) have posted those texts online (see PBS for the Carroll deposition excerpts and Rev for fraud-investigation excerpts) [1] [2] [3]. Broadcast interview transcripts of Trump (for example, TIME and CBS/60 Minutes) have also been published in full or near-full by outlets or networks, with the network posting a full transcript and extended video for its 60 Minutes sit‑down [4] [5].
1. What deposition transcripts mentioning Trump have been released — and where to find them
Courts unsealed portions of Trump’s deposition in the E. Jean Carroll litigation and outlets published those excerpts: PBS published the released portions of Trump’s Oct. 19, 2022 deposition in Carroll’s libel/rape suit, allowing readers to read selected transcript excerpts that were unsealed by the court [1]. Separately, portions of Trump’s deposition taken in the New York attorney‑general’s civil fraud investigation were made public and have been transcribed and re‑published by services such as Rev, which posted excerpts and transcript text tied to video obtained by CBS News [2] [3]. Where available, these documents have appeared either on court/party filings (a court upload archived online) or on news and transcription platforms that republish the unsealed text [1] [2] [3].
2. Broadcast and magazine interviews: full transcripts and where they’re posted
Major interviews with Trump have often had full transcripts published by the interviewing outlet. TIME published a full transcript of a long 2025 interview (“100 Days” and other pieces), making the text available on its site [4] [6]. CBS, after controversy and as part of its agreements, posted a full transcript and a nearly 73‑minute video of its Norah O’Donnell “60 Minutes” sit‑down with Trump so readers could see material that didn’t make the 28‑minute broadcast; several news outlets reported and linked to that full transcript and extended video [5] [7]. Transcript vendors such as Rev have also posted the CBS/60 Minutes transcript on their transcript pages [8].
3. Where to access these texts directly (practical guide)
- For the Carroll deposition excerpts: see the PBS NewsHour page that reproduced the unsealed portions of Trump’s Oct. 19, 2022 deposition [1]. That story links to or quotes the released transcript excerpts.
- For New York civil‑fraud deposition material: Rev published transcripts and excerpts of Trump’s deposition connected to the New York attorney‑general’s investigation; those pages present transcript text and video links associated with the deposition [2] [3].
- For major interview transcripts: TIME publishes lengthy interview transcripts on its website (e.g., the 2025 “100 Days” interview) [4], and CBS posted a full transcript and extended video of the 60 Minutes interview on its site, which was then covered by outlets including Fortune and The Guardian [5] [7]. Transcript services like Rev mirror many of these published interview texts [8] [9].
4. What’s public vs. redacted or withheld — and why it matters
Courts and networks sometimes release only portions of depositions or impose redactions for legal or privacy reasons; PBS’s piece reproduces the court‑released portions of the Carroll deposition rather than an unredacted full transcript [1]. Similarly, CBS posted a full transcript and an extended video of its interview but the broadcast was heavily edited; networks have argued edits reflect time constraints or editorial choices, while critics say edits can shape public perception [5] [7]. Where transcripts are posted by outlets or services, they may reflect editorial smoothing or “light editing” for clarity, as TIME acknowledges for some interviews [4].
5. Competing perspectives and potential agendas in the sourcing
News organizations and transcript services have different incentives: network outlets (CBS/CBS News) both produce the interview and control what airs, so posting a full transcript can be defensive (following legal pressure and past disputes) and is presented as transparency [5] [7]. Independent transcript services (Rev, Roll Call/Factba.se) republish texts to attract readers and subscribers [2] [9] [10]. Courts, by contrast, release deposition material only under specific legal rules or orders, so what becomes public often reflects litigation strategy, judge rulings, or settlements rather than editorial choice [1] [2].
6. Limitations and next steps if you need original filings or full court transcripts
Available sources do not mention a single central repository that houses every Trump deposition or interview transcript; instead, locate specific items via: the court docket or a court’s public records portal for litigation depositions (example: Carroll filings reproduced by PBS) [1]; the issuing news organization’s website for interview transcripts (TIME, CBS) [4] [5]; and transcription services (Rev) or archival aggregators (Roll Call/Factba.se) for republished texts [2] [10]. If you want a specific deposition or the complete, unredacted court transcript, check the relevant court docket or the news story that reports the unsealing and links to the document [1] [2].