E. Jean Carroll’s latest book, “Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President,” delves into her legal battles against President Donald Trump, adding a new chapter to the ongoing political and cultural divide in America. The 81-year-old journalist presents her story with what supporters call courage and critics label opportunism. How long can Caroll ride this Trump Derangement Syndrome wave?
E. Jean Carroll’s Literary Vendetta
E. Jean Carroll’s new book “Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President” documents her legal battles with President Donald Trump, including the details behind her $83 million defamation victory. The memoir, which was kept secret during its development to avoid potential interference from the White House, provides Carroll’s perspective on her accusations that Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
The book follows her earlier work “What Do We Need Men For?”, which included her “Most Hideous Men of My Life List” detailing 21 men who she claims were neglectful, mendacious, violent, or cruel to her. Carroll’s writing style blends tragedy with comedy, creating what her supporters describe as a “merry romp” through serious subject matter while critics question the appropriateness of such a tone when discussing serious allegations.
🚨E. Jean Carroll describes "revenge" she wants to take on Trump:
"He made $600 million last year on Bitcoin…Do you know anybody except criminals who make money on Bitcoin?"
"How pissed off he'll be…his own personal money is going to help women!"pic.twitter.com/5ss3tSvitp
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 18, 2025
Legal Battles and Public Perception
Carroll sued Trump for sexual abuse and defamation after he denied knowing her, famously stating, “I don’t know who she is” – a quote she later used as a promotional blurb for her book. The legal proceedings culminated in a jury awarding Carroll millions in damages, a verdict that Trump has continuously disputed and appealed, recently being denied by an appeals panel on his bid to appeal the $5 million ruling.
In interviews promoting her book, Carroll has emphasized finding absurdity and humor in the legal proceedings against Trump. She provides detailed descriptions of Trump’s legal team, particularly defense lawyer Alina Habba, whom she characterizes as intelligent and arrogant but lacking in legal knowledge – portrayals that resonate with Trump critics while alienating his supporters.
E. Jean Carroll says she's on a mission to make Donald Trump mad. The "Not My Type" author told Newsweek about her $83 million payback to the president.
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— Newsweek (@Newsweek) June 18, 2025
Cultural Impact and Divided Reactions
Carroll’s story has become emblematic of the broader cultural divide in America regarding allegations against powerful men. Her assertion that “a woman is never too old to get even” has been celebrated by advocates for sexual assault survivors while criticized by others who question her motives and timing.
The media coverage surrounding Carroll’s accusations and subsequent legal victories highlights the partisan nature of American discourse. Conservative outlets have questioned the credibility of her claims and the size of the jury awards, while progressive media have largely portrayed her as a courageous truth-teller standing up to power.
Carroll has stated that writing about her experiences provided catharsis, transforming her trauma into a public statement. The response to her work reveals deep divisions in how Americans perceive accusations against political figures, particularly when those accusations involve sexual misconduct and come against the backdrop of highly charged partisan politics.