**Verdict: FAKE**
**Headline:** "E. Jean Carroll Endorses Trump, Says 'I Was Pressured by the Left to Fabricate Assault Claims'"
**Snippet:** A viral "breaking news" graphic is circulating claiming that writer E. Jean Carroll has issued a public statement endorsing Donald Trump and recanting her sexual assault allegations, alleging she was "pressured by Democratic operatives." The fabricated quote includes the line, "The truth is, I was used as a weapon. Trump was right—I was never his type."
**Fact-Check Reality Check:** No such statement exists. E. Jean Carroll has consistently and publicly reaffirmed her testimony since the civil jury verdicts against Trump in 2023 and 2024 (including a $83.3 million defamation award). There is zero credible news coverage, press release, or social media post from Carroll or her legal team backing this claim. The fabricated graphic features an old, out-of-context photo and a typo ("Fraud" instead of "Fund") in the alleged quote. This is a classic AI-generated or deepfake disinformation campaign designed to undermine jury verdicts and trust in the judicial process. Do not share.