Writer E. Jean Carroll has spoken out after officially receiving more than $5.6 million in damages from President Donald Trump, bringing one chapter of their years-long legal battle to a close. The payment followed a 2023 civil verdict in which a Manhattan jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and later defaming her after she publicly accused him. Trump has consistently denied the allegations, and after multiple appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case, allowing the judgment to remain in effect.

A federal judge later ordered the immediate release of the money, which had been held in an escrow account while the appeals process was underway. With accumulated interest, the total payment reached approximately $5.62 million. After receiving the funds, Carroll marked the moment on her Substack page by posting the brief message, “The Eagle Has Landed,” and thanked the legal team that represented her throughout the case.

Carroll also directed a sarcastic comment toward Trump’s former attorney, Alina Habba, writing, “And… a special, special thanks to Alina Habba Esq.! I could not have done it without you.” The remark quickly gained attention online, prompting widespread reactions and discussion across social media platforms.

Although this payment resolves one legal judgment, another high-profile case between Carroll and Trump is still ongoing. A separate $83 million defamation award remains under appeal. Trump continues to deny any wrongdoing and has criticized the court decisions, while Carroll has said she intends to place the money she received into an interest-bearing retirement account.