Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has again made headlines as he doubled down on his infamous 'Access Hollywood' remark about grabbing women during a deposition. Trump was questioned under oath as part of a defamation lawsuit that was filed against him by a former 'Apprentice' contestant, Summer Zervos.
The 'Access Hollywood' Remark
The 'Access Hollywood' remark was made by Trump in 2005, when he was caught on tape boasting to Billy Bush about sexually assaulting women. The recording was released during the 2016 Presidential election campaign and caused widespread outrage, with many calling for Trump to withdraw from the race.
At the time, Trump dismissed the recording as "locker room talk" and apologized for his comments. However, he has since been accused of sexual assault by numerous women, many of whom came forward after the release of the 'Access Hollywood' tape.
The Deposition
The deposition was held as part of a lawsuit filed against Trump by Summer Zervos, a former 'Apprentice' contestant who accused him of sexual assault. Zervos claimed that Trump defamed her by calling her a liar when she came forward with her allegations.
During the deposition, which was conducted via video link, Trump was asked about his 'Access Hollywood' remark. Despite the fact that he had previously apologized for the comments, Trump refused to back down.
He claimed that he did not actually sexually assault anyone and that his comments were simply "exaggeration." He also suggested that the recording was edited to make him look bad.
Reaction to the Deposition
Unsurprisingly, Trump's deposition has caused outrage among his critics. Many have accused him of doubling down on his misogynistic remarks and continuing to downplay the severity of sexual assault.
Zervos' lawyer, Mariann Wang, called Trump's comments "shocking and outrageous." She also accused him of "victim-blaming" and suggested that his behavior was part of a broader pattern of attacking and discrediting women who accuse him of sexual misconduct.
The Future of the Lawsuit
It is unclear what the future holds for the defamation lawsuit filed against Trump by Summer Zervos. The case has been ongoing for several years and has faced numerous setbacks, including attempts by Trump's legal team to have it dismissed.
However, Zervos' legal team has vowed to continue fighting. They hope that the deposition, along with other evidence they have gathered, will help to prove that Trump defamed their client and should be held accountable for his actions.
Conclusion
The latest developments in the lawsuit filed against Donald Trump by Summer Zervos have once again thrust the former President into the spotlight. His insistence on doubling down on his 'Access Hollywood' remarks has caused outrage and renewed calls for him to be held accountable for his behavior.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for the lawsuit, but one thing is clear: Trump's comments have once again highlighted the ongoing problem of sexual assault and harassment in our society, and the need for all of us to stand up and speak out against it.
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