E. Jean Carroll, the writer and columnist who recently accused President Trump of raping her 23 years ago, drew comparisons to the alleged assault and Trump’s 2016 remark that he could “stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody” and would not lose votes.
Appearing Friday on MSNBC’s Hardball, host Chris Matthews brought up Trump’s past controversial comment in reference to Carroll’s allegation, which she said occurred at an upscale department store located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
“I haven’t thought of that. That’s exactly right. You know, I basically was shot in that dressing room. He basically shot me. Ever since that event has happened, I’ve never — I’ve never been with another man. And that’s been 25 years,” Carroll said.
“So, he shot something in me, even though I jumped back up and my chin is up, and I’ve been smiling, and I’ve certainly moved on, he did shoot, he did kill something in me,” she added.
The incident involving the president is alleged to have taken place in the Bergdorf Goodman department store. According to Carroll, she and Trump ended up in a lingerie dressing room where Trump pinned her down and proceeded to assault her. Trump has categorically denied the allegation.
The president has been accused of sexual misconduct by at least 20 women. Trump and officials from the White House have denied all allegations against him.
