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Justice Department opens investigation into Trump's accuser E. Jean Carroll

NPR | By Ryan Lucas,
A Martínez
Published May 29, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

The Justice Department takes aim at another perceived enemy of President Trump, opening an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who won two lawsuits against the president.

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Ryan Lucas
Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.
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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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