Trump’s Insidious Game of Attrition Falters Against One Woman

E Jean Carroll, an 80-year-old journalist and columnist, has consistently proved to be a thorn in Donald Trump’s side. Despite his attempts to discredit her allegations of sexual assault, Carroll remains steadfast in her pursuit of justice.

Trump’s strategy is well-worn: overwhelm and exhaust accusers through sheer force of will and the army of online trolls at his disposal. He combines bluster, bad faith, threats, abuse, and the weight of his presidential platform to silence those who speak out against him.

Carroll has proven herself no ordinary woman. Despite being dismissed as a “tough broad” by Trump’s supporters, she remains resolute in her pursuit of justice. Her courage and good humor have become a beacon of hope for the #MeToo movement, battered repeatedly by Trump’s insidious game of attrition.

Carroll’s fight against Trump is not an isolated incident but rather a symptom of a larger pattern of behavior from him and his cohorts. The documentary “Ask E Jean” sheds light on how powerful men use their influence to silence women who speak out against them. The film also raises questions about the complicity of those who enabled this behavior, including figures like Roger Ailes, a notorious abuser brought low by #MeToo.

Carroll’s advice show was given to her by Ailes, underscoring how these powerful men use their influence to further their own interests. However, the fact that even high-profile champions of women’s rights – such as Graydon Carter, co-producer of “Ask E Jean” – have ducked difficult stories and perpetuated the status quo raises questions about our society.

As Meeropol’s documentary makes clear, this is not just a story about one woman’s courage in the face of adversity; it’s also a story about how power is exercised and maintained. Carroll’s determination has finally begun to pay off, and it’s only a matter of time before others follow her lead.

In Trump’s words, “nothing is ever final” in his battles against accusers. But one thing is clear: E Jean Carroll’s perseverance will eventually bring those responsible for these abuses to justice.