Trump's Big Win Over Disney
USAThu Dec 19 2024
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump has emerged victorious in a lengthy battle with Disney. ABC News, a part of Disney, agreed to pay Trump a massive $15 million. What sparked this settlement? Earlier this year, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos made a mistake during a broadcast. He said Trump had been "found liable for rape" when that wasn't the case. Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll, the woman who sued Trump, did not use the word "rape" under New York law.
Trump sued ABC for defamation, and the settlement includes a public apology. Some people think ABC caved in to political pressure. Others think Disney just wanted to avoid more trouble with Trump, who has a history of suing media outlets. The settlement might set a dangerous precedent for how media companies handle defamation cases.
Trump has had issues with Disney before. He's criticized their casting choices and even wanted to take away ABC's license. Disney has also faced heat from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. They settled a legal battle with him recently over a controversial education bill. Now, Trump is back in power and Disney may be extra cautious about how it handles its content and statements. It's a tricky time for Disney as they navigate a new political landscape.
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What were the specific inaccuracies in George Stephanopoulos' statement that led to the lawsuit?
Was the settlement a secret deal to get Trump to tone down his 'fake news' rhetoric?
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