Ralph Norman reacts to Trump verdict, Biden investigation, and debt limit standoff.

Former President Trump Found Liable for Defamation

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) expressed his disappointment but not surprise over the verdict finding former President Donald Trump liable for defamation. The verdict came after author E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of raping her in a New York City department store dressing room in the late 1990s. While the jury did not conclude that Trump had raped Carroll, they did find him civilly liable for battery and defamation for publicly denying the incident.

Norman believes that it was unlikely for Trump to get a fair jury verdict in New York, which overwhelmingly votes Democratic. He also does not believe that the verdict renders Trump unfit to serve, citing past politically-tinged allegations against the former president.

Trump’s legal team plans to appeal the Carroll case.

Biden Family Probe

After defending Trump, Norman raised new claims of a potential money laundering scheme between foreign governments and members of Democratic President Joe Biden’s family. Republicans in the House of Representatives alleged that millions of dollars flowed from private corporations and foreign governments, including China and Romania, to nearly two dozen Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) established by Biden family members.

Norman praised House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) for uncovering the information, stating that lawmakers have learned of 152 suspicious activity reports (SARs) associated with the Bidens.

Norman’s Take

Norman believes that the allegations against Trump and the Biden family are politically motivated and part of a larger effort to discredit Republicans. He stated, “Let them render all the verdicts that they want…they’re after President Donald Trump, but it’s not going to work.”

• Verdict: Trump found liable for defamation
• Biden Family Probe: Republicans allege money laundering scheme
• Norman’s Take: Allegations are politically motivated