MSNBC Settles With Donald Trump, Kathryn Jean Lopez After Retracting Story

MSNBC Settles With Donald Trump and Lopez

MSNBC has settled with former President Donald Trump and conservative commentator Kathryn Jean Lopez after retracting a story about a sexual assault allegation against Trump.

The network issued a retraction and apology in 2019 after Lopez published an article on The National Review website alleging that Trump had sexually assaulted her in 2005.

MSNBC Settles With Trump and Lopez

The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Lopez said in a statement that she was "pleased to have this matter resolved."

"I am grateful to MSNBC for their willingness to correct the record and apologize for their false reporting," Lopez said.

Trump also issued a statement, saying that he was "glad to see that MSNBC has finally admitted that their story about me was false."

"This is a victory for the truth and for all those who have been falsely accused," Trump said.

CNN Settled With Trump in 2019

MSNBC's settlement with Trump and Lopez comes after CNN settled with Trump in 2019 over a similar story.

CNN retracted a story in 2018 that alleged that Trump had paid hush money to a porn star during the 2016 presidential campaign.

The network also issued an apology and agreed to pay Trump $75,000 in damages.

Mika Brzezinski Settled With Trump in 2017

Trump has also settled with other media outlets over false or defamatory stories about him.

In 2017, Trump settled with Mika Brzezinski, a co-host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," after she made comments about him on the show.

The terms of that settlement were also not disclosed.

Conclusion

The settlements between Trump and the media outlets are a reminder that it is important to be accurate and fair in reporting on public figures.

False or defamatory stories can damage a person's reputation and lead to legal consequences.