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when will trump appeal second e jean carroll judgment

Trump’s appeal of the second E. Jean Carroll judgment is already in motion, and the latest reporting says he asked the Supreme Court to review the $83.3 million verdict after the 2nd Circuit declined further review in late April 2026.

What that means

  • The 5 million Carroll judgment is no longer the main issue for appeal; the Supreme Court declined to hear that one on June 29, 2026, so that judgment stands.
  • The second judgment is the much larger 83.3 million defamation award, and Trump’s path there is the Supreme Court petition he filed after the 2nd Circuit’s April 2026 action.
  • A May 2026 filing indicated Carroll did not oppose a stay if Trump increased the bond to cover interest while the Supreme Court considers the case, which suggests the timing is tied to the Court’s docket rather than a fixed public hearing date.

Timing

There is no confirmed date yet for when the Supreme Court will act on the second appeal. The practical answer is: it could be decided anytime after the petition is fully before the Court, but no public ruling date has been set yet.

Near-term outlook

  • Most likely next step: the Supreme Court decides whether to grant review.
  • If it denies review: the 83.3 million judgment would remain in place, subject to the bond and enforcement posture described in the filings.
  • If it takes the case: briefing and argument would push a final resolution farther out, likely into later 2026 or beyond.

TL;DR

Trump has already moved to appeal the second E. Jean Carroll judgment, but there is no exact appeal date or decision date yet. The Supreme Court just rejected the separate 5 million Carroll appeal, while the 83.3 million case remains the one still awaiting its next major step.