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George Stephanopoulos

Greek American chemical engineering professor

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Nov 14, 2025
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How many lawsuits has Donald Trump settled out of court in the past 5 years?

Available reporting shows a recent surge in high‑profile settlements that President Trump has obtained from media and tech companies after his 2024 election — examples include Meta ($25m), Paramount/V...

Nov 15, 2025
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did trump sue abc and nbc

Yes — Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos in March 2024 and that dispute was later resolved in a December 2024 settlement in which ABC agreed to p...

Nov 5, 2025
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Which person did Donald Trump sue over a rape accusation and what was the outcome?

Donald Trump was sued by advice columnist , who accused him of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s; a jury later found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation and awarded Carroll substantial dam...

Nov 9, 2025

why was the ABC case settled in trumps favour

ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump after anchor George Stephanopoulos misstated that a jury had found Trump “liable for rape,” when the jury had found him liable for in a civil ca...

Dec 8, 2025

Which alleged accusers reached settlements with Trump and what were the terms?

Several public settlements tied to allegations against Donald Trump are documented in the provided sources: a jury found Trump liable and ordered $5 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll, later affirm...

Nov 14, 2025

What specific statements by George Stephanopoulos led to the Trump ABC lawsuit?

George Stephanopoulos’s on-air comments during a March 10, 2024 This Week interview — in which he repeatedly said Donald Trump had been “found liable for rape” (or “liable for raping” E. Jean Carroll)...

Dec 19, 2025

What were the allegations in Trump's lawsuits against major TV networks?

Donald Trump has sued multiple major broadcasters alleging they manipulated or misrepresented his words and actions in ways that damaged his reputation and influenced elections, most prominently accus...

Nov 17, 2025

How much was the settlement amount in the Trump vs ABC defamation case?

ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos agreed to settle Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit with a $15 million payment earmarked as a charitable contribution to a presidential foundation/museum tied ...

Jan 11, 2026

Have other defamation suits against Donald Trump been settled similarly?

Donald Trump has both brought and been the target of numerous defamation suits, and while there are a handful of high‑profile settlements—most recently ABC News agreeing to pay roughly $15 million and...

Jan 5, 2026

Did Donald Trump admit to any wrongdoing in the rape accusations settlement?

Donald Trump did not admit wrongdoing in the settlements and legal resolutions tied to E. Jean Carroll’s accusations; courts and juries found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation in civil trials...

Dec 9, 2025

Are there published interviews or social media posts where Stephen Miller explains his political philosophy?

Stephen Miller has repeatedly explained his politics in opinion columns, public interviews and speeches going back to college; notable primary-material examples include his Duke opinion columns (e.g.,...

Dec 3, 2025

When and why would a guest walk off Good Morning America during a segment?

Guests have occasionally left or been absent from Good Morning America for reasons ranging from scheduled promotions and anchor changes to high-profile on-air controversies and social-media rumors; re...

Nov 14, 2025

How have past defamation lawsuits against ABC changed its newsroom practices?

ABC’s recent high‑profile defamation exposure culminated in a December 2024 settlement with Donald Trump — ABC agreed to pay about $15 million and issue a regret/apology after anchor George Stephanopo...

Nov 14, 2025

How do defamation lawsuits impact ABC's reporting practices?

ABC News’ recent high‑profile settlement — agreeing to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library and publish an editor’s note after anchor George Stephanopoulos misstated verdicts — h...

Nov 10, 2025

What were the key arguments in Trump's favor during the ABC lawsuit?

Donald Trump’s key legal arguments in the ABC defamation suit centered on the claim that George Stephanopoulos broadcast a false, damaging characterization—saying Trump was “liable for rape”—when the ...