The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined President Trump’s request to reconsider its denial of review for a $5 million civil judgment against him in the case brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll. The decision marked part of the court’s second “summer order list” this year, with no explanation provided for the rejection.

Carroll filed her lawsuit in 2022 alleging that Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store dressing room in 1996 and later defamed her after she publicly shared her claims. Following a jury verdict in favor of Carroll, Trump appealed to the Supreme Court. In his November 2025 petition, he argued that Carroll’s lawyers improperly introduced testimony from other women alleging similar assaults against him and the 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape where Trump made explicit remarks about grabbing women by their genitals.

Carroll urged the justices to reject Trump’s appeal, asserting that even if evidence introduction was improper, her case remained strong. Though initially scheduled for review in February 2026, the court delayed consideration until June 25 and denied Trump’s petition four days later.

Trump resubmitted his request on July 8, arguing that Carroll’s attorneys relied on statements he made while president during trial. He contended a second petition filed on July 28—which secured an $83 million award—would demonstrate that such presidential remarks constitute protected official acts and should not have been admitted in the original case.

According to reports, Trump has separately sought Supreme Court intervention to overturn an additional $83.3 million jury award from a 2024 verdict. The high court plans to address this matter later this fall.

Trump’s legal team stated: “The American people stand with President Trump as they demand an immediate end to all of the witch hunts, including the Democrat-funded travesty of the Carroll hoaxes. President Trump will keep winning against liberal lawfare, as he continues to focus on his mission to make America great again.”

The court’s refusal to reconsider Trump’s request was widely viewed as a rare but significant blow to his efforts to contest Carroll’s claims and avoid two separate monetary awards ordered by juries.