Former US President Donald Trump was quick to respond to yesterday’s ruling that he’d sexually assaulted writer E Jean Carroll in the mid-90s… “I have no idea who this woman is. This verdict is a disgrace – a continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time,” he posted – in all-caps – on his social media platform. His legal team says they plan to appeal, but in the meantime, Trump’s on the hook for US$5 million in damages. The jury verdict has Republicans wondering how it will affect Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign… South Dakota Senator John Thune said the finding – along with other court battles Trump is currently facing – will have “a cumulative effect … People are going to have to decide if they want to deal with all the drama”. Texas Senator John Cornyn was blunter: “I don’t think he can get elected.” Only time will tell…