Donald Trump mistook E. Jean Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples in a photo, deposition transcripts show

Recently unsealed records from Donald Trump’s deposition in the E. Jean Carroll case reveal that the previous president misinterpreted Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples in an image.

The records reveal that throughout his October 2022 deposition, Trump was revealed a black and white image where he is communicating with numerous individuals, consisting of with his then-wife Ivana, Carroll and her then-husband.

” I do not understand who– it’s Marla,” Trump stated when revealed the image. “That’s Marla, yeah. That’s my other half,” he states when asked to clarify.

Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, then inserted and stated “no, that’s Carroll,” according to the records.

Carroll initially took legal action against Trump in 2019 for disparagement after he rejected her rape claims. She submitted a 2nd claim versus Trump in November under a brand-new law that permitted her to demand battery despite the fact that the statute of restrictions on the criminal activity had actually passed.

Trump has actually rejected sexually attacking the previous publication writer and stated he never ever pressed a lady to make love with him, according to a deposition records that was unsealed recently.

In his deposition records, Trump repeated previous remarks that he didn’t understand Carroll which she isn’t his type, a claim that might be brought into question after his action to being revealed the picture.

Trump stated that while it is not “political correctness” to state she isn’t his type, he stated he needed to protect himself. He included that it wasn’t suggested to be an insult.

When asked if he ever kissed a lady without her permission, Trump affirmed, “Well, I do not … I can’t think about any problems. However no. I indicate, I do not believe so.” He likewise rejected ever touching a lady’s breasts or butts.

Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan asked Trump, “Have you ever pressed a lady to participate in sex with you?”.

” The response is no. However you might have some individuals, like your customer, who want to lie,” Trump affirmed.