Trump faces civil trial in rape and defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll

A civil trial is underway over a magazine columnist’s allegation that former President Donald Trump raped her more than two decades ago. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins discussed the lawsuit and accusations with Washington Post reporter Shayna Jacobs. A warning: This story contains details of sexual violence allegations.

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