The Justice Department reportedly opened a criminal investigation in late May 2026 into whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in her 2022 deposition testimony concerning outside funding for her civil lawsuits against President Trump. Reports center on statements about legal fees and potential ties to a nonprofit linked to billionaire Reid Hoffman, though the U.S. Attorney in Chicago has publicly denied that office launched a probe targeting Carroll personally and some coverage suggests related scrutiny of funding practices. With Trump in office, the inquiry reflects standard DOJ review of statements made under oath in high-profile litigation. No charges have been filed as of mid-June, leaving resolution dependent on investigative findings, any additional evidence on funding sources, and standard prosecutorial decisions. Traders monitor for updates on the probe's scope or formal actions that could trigger federal charges.