Reid Hoffman says reported DOJ investigation into his nonprofit that funded E. Jean Carroll's case is 'retaliation'

• Reid Hoffman responded on X to reports of a DOJ probe tied to E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits.
• Hoffman accused Trump of using the federal government to punish critics.
• The reported scrutiny centers on Hoffman-linked funding for Carroll’s legal fees.

Hoffman framed the reported investigation as retaliation.

“He is investigating me because I supported E Jean’s lawsuit — where a jury found Trump liable for sexually assaulting her, and a court of appeals upheld the decision,” Hoffman wrote. “Trump hopes that these fraudulent investigations will silence those who stand up to him. He is wrong.”

Representatives for Hoffman, Carroll, and the White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. The DOJ told Business Insider it does not comment on investigations.