LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman lashes out at Trump over reports of probe connected to E. Jean Carroll
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, criticized President Trump following reports of a Justice Department investigation into his nonprofit's support for E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits. Hoffman labeled Trump's accusations as false and expressed his determination to stand against what he perceives as political retaliation. The Justice Department confirmed it is investigating Hoffman's organization, but denied that Carroll is under investigation herself.
- ▪Reid Hoffman accused Trump of retaliation related to E. Jean Carroll's litigation.
- ▪The Justice Department is investigating Hoffman's nonprofit organization.
- ▪E. Jean Carroll has won significant civil judgments against Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.
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Business LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman lashes out at Trump over reports of probe connected to E. Jean Carroll By Ariel Zilber Published May 29, 2026, 3:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman accused President Trump of retaliation in the wake of reports the Justice Department is probing payments Hoffman’s nonprofit made to help E. Jean Carroll’s litigation against the commander-in-chief. “Trump’s newest accusation of me is absurdly false,” Hoffman, a frequent critic of the president’s, wrote Thursday in a lengthy post on X.
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