Staff Reports
Donald Trump has just scored a major win against the mainstream media, proving once again that the truth has a funny way of surfacing amidst a sea of lies and half-truths. ABC News and its star anchor, the former Clinton aide George Stephanopoulos, are now $15 million poorer thanks to a defamation suit brought by the president-elect himself. Americans who are weary of the relentless liberal bias in the media can rejoice, for this victory could pave the way for future successes in dismantling the propaganda machine that threatens the fabric of their freedom.
The settlement, which prevents the case from going to trial, speaks volumes about the weakness of ABC’s position. Their decision to cough up $15 million indicates that they clearly recognize the holes in their case and would rather pay up than risk having their journalistic credibility — if it can be called that — further obliterated in a public courtroom. Given the current political climate, admitting fault may not have been an option for them, but showing the door to their cash reserves certainly is.
As part of the settlement, Stephanopoulos is obligated to issue an “editor’s note” expressing regret for the inflammatory claims he made about Trump during an interview with Rep. Nancy Mace. This “regret” comes after he brought up the debunked allegations surrounding Trump and a certain well-known, yet unreliable, accuser. Of course, one has to wonder if a simple note at the bottom of an article is really sufficient to atone for the damage done by misleading claims that can sway public opinion. The answer, unsurprisingly, is a resounding no.
Stephanopoulos’s audacity to claim Trump was “found liable for rape” raises eyebrows, especially when examining the details of the case. Not only did E. Jean Carroll, the accuser, fail to provide solid evidence or eyewitness accounts to back up her wild assertions, but the very legal definitions used in the trial sparked confusion. It turns out that “sexual abuse” and “rape” are not interchangeable, and nowhere did a judge claim Trump committed the latter as it is commonly understood. In the world of legalese, such semantics can spell disaster for tabloids like ABC when they decide to ditch the facts in favor of sensationalism.
May it be the first of many….
TRUMP WINS Defamation Suit, ABC and Stephanopoulos Have to Fork Over $15 Million https://t.co/MDBAvjrG6y
— Howie Carr (@HowieCarrShow) December 14, 2024
The cherry on top of this legal sundae is the fact that ABC’s hefty settlement is now helping fund what is soon to be the Trump Presidential Library. Just think about it: the very network that feasted on Trump’s downfall is now effectively bankrolling a monument to his legacy. It’s poetic justice, making one ponder if ABC should have consulted some good ol’ common sense before embarking on their crusade against a billionaire businessman and former president.
As this legal saga unfolds, it serves as a reminder that the far-left media may be able to spin tales and create narratives, but when met with the might of factual evidence and opposition, they falter. This $15 million victory is not just about the money; it’s about reclaiming the narrative from those who seek to distort it. It proves that even in a world of fake news, the truth can prevail—if you have the guts to stand up to those who spew deceit. Surely, there are more victories to come as patriots in America continue to fight the good fight against the forces that aim to mischaracterize and mislead the public.
