Trump described rape accuser as ‘nut job’ and ‘mentally sick’, court told

Trump has not attended the trial, and his lawyers have said he will not testify or call any witnesses on his behalf.

E Jean Carroll has accused Donald Trump of rape (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Jurors heard former president Donald Trump blast a woman who accused him of rape as a “nut job” and “mentally sick” in a video recording that was shown on Thursday during the trial of her federal lawsuit.

A transcript of Trump’s remarks about accuser E Jean Carroll emerged in court filings before the trial.