EG and Carol, who is accusing Donald Trump of rape and sexual assault, has finished her second day of testimony in the ongoing trial. The focus of Trump's lawyers during their questioning seemed to revolve around the financial gains made by Carol after she went public with her allegations.
Following the conclusion of Carol's testimony, a break has been taken in the trial. It remains uncertain whether her legal team intends to redirect or further question her as part of their strategy. The purpose of redirecting would be to address any issues or inconsistencies that may have arisen during the defense's questioning.
During the defense's line of inquiry, they concentrated on establishing the extent of harm suffered by Carol. It is essential to note that this trial is centered around the damages that Carol may potentially seek from the jury, rather than the assault itself. The defense aimed to ascertain whether Carol's situation had improved or worsened since making her allegations against Trump in 2019.
The defense revealed that Carol currently earns approximately $100,000 annually from a Substack she writes for, as well as royalties from her books. This is an increase from the $60,000 she earned while working at Elle magazine in 2019. In her prime during the 90s, she claims to have earned up to $400,000 per year.
To further challenge the notion that Carol is better off after going public, the defense presented evidence of her Twitter following. They highlighted that her follower count has increased from 10,000 in 2017 to 282,000 presently. The defense seemingly aimed to question whether Carol's reputation had actually suffered or improved as a result of her allegations.
One of the defense attorney's closing questions to Carol revolved around her reputation. In response, she stated that her status had actually diminished and that participating in this trial was her means of regaining her previous reputation and standing.
As the break in the trial continues, it remains to be seen whether Carol's legal team will further question her or proceed with calling their next witness. The courtroom awaits the resumption of proceedings to unfold the next steps in this high-profile trial.
