The name of US President Donald Trump was dragged into the issue of sexual assault ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe is currently facing, as social media users linked Sharpe’s legal woes right now to Trump’s similar battle in the past.
In a post on X, one user linked the allegations of sexual assault and a $50 million lawsuit Shannon Sharpe is facing to the allegations of the same nature that Donald Trump faced years ago.
Shannon Sharpe thinks that people shouldn’t have voted for Trump because a crazy lady who couldn’t remember hardly any details claimed that decades ago Trump put his fingers in her in a department store.
He also says people should not believe his accuser or her text messages. pic.twitter.com/uVVR3N3wFC
— MAZE (@mazemoore) April 23, 2025
Shannon Sharpe has expressed criticism of Donald Trump, particularly regarding his policies and leadership style. While Sharpe has not explicitly urged people not to vote for Trump, he has facilitated discussions that highlight concerns about Trump’s presidency.
For instance, during his podcast “Club Shay Shay,” Sharpe hosted Vice President Kamala Harris, where she criticized Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy and his efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Sharpe’s platform allowed Harris to address Black voters and emphasize disparities in healthcare and economic policies under Trump.
Sharpe’s support for Kamala Harris was evident during their conversation, where he engaged with her on topics like immigration reform, healthcare, and economic initiatives aimed at supporting Black communities. Harris used the opportunity to contrast her vision for the country with Trump’s record, urging Black men to focus on policies that directly impact their lives rather than being swayed by Trump’s celebrity persona.
What Happened to The Sexual Assault Case Against Donald Trump?
In a groundbreaking civil case, a Manhattan federal jury ruled in May 2023 that Donald Trump was liable for sexual abuse against writer E. Jean Carroll in a department store nearly 30 years ago. This high-profile decision, one of the first to hold Trump legally accountable for such allegations, has sparked intense public debate. Beyond the abuse finding, the jury also determined that Trump defamed Carroll by publicly dismissing her claims.
Jean Carroll alleged that Trump attacked her in a dressing room at Bergdorf Goodman in the mid-1990s, claiming he forcibly penetrated her with his fingers. She first detailed the incident in her 2019 memoir, prompting Trump to issue denials that labeled her a liar and questioned her credibility.
The lawsuit, filed under the new state law, sought damages for both the alleged assault and defamation stemming from Trump’s statements. During the widely watched trial, Carroll testified alongside supporting witnesses, while Trump neither appeared in court nor took the stand in his defense.
The jury concluded that Donald Trump was liable for sexual abuse, though it rejected Carroll’s claim of rape. It also found his public denials defamatory, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages to compensate for her ordeal and punish Trump’s actions.
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