Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump Appeals E. Jean Carroll Verdict; Doug Emhoff to Stump for Harris

Trump Appeals E. Jean Carroll Verdict

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a federal court ruling that allowed a defamation lawsuit filed against him by E. Jean Carroll to proceed. Carroll, a former Elle magazine columnist, alleges that Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s. Trump has denied the allegations and called Carroll a "liar." The defamation lawsuit is set to go to trial in April 2023.

In his appeal, Trump's lawyers argue that the district court erred in denying his motion to dismiss the case. They argue that Trump is immune from suit because he was acting within the scope of his employment as president when he allegedly made the defamatory statements. They also argue that Carroll's claims are barred by the statute of limitations.

It is unclear whether the Second Circuit will agree with Trump's arguments. The court has not yet set a date for oral arguments.

Doug Emhoff to Stump for Harris

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will stump for Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Emhoff will travel to key states and speak at rallies and events on behalf of Harris. He will also meet with voters and raise money for her campaign.

Emhoff's involvement in the campaign is a sign that Harris is taking her bid for the presidency seriously. Emhoff is a popular figure in the Democratic Party, and his involvement in the campaign could help Harris to attract voters.

The 2024 presidential election is still more than two years away, but the race is already heating up. Harris is one of several Democrats who are expected to run for president. Other potential candidates include former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.