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Trump's 'Secret Admirer' Email Sparks Controversy on Valentine's Day

2/15/2026

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On Valentine's Day, U.S. President Donald Trump’s fundraising team sent an unsolicited email to E. Jean Carroll titled "Secret Admirer Donald J. Trump," expressing affection and cash.
Carroll shared the message on social media and said she has not received the $88.3 million awarded to her by a jury.
Other recipients, including journalist Jeremy Schulman, reported receiving similar messages, with some describing them as unsettling.
Trump's team also flooded social media with controversial posts related to the holiday.

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On Valentine's Day, U.S. President Donald Trump’s fundraising team sent an unsolicited email to E. Jean Carroll titled "Secret Admirer Donald J. Trump," expressing affection and cash.
Carroll shared the message on social media and said she has not received the $88.3 million awarded to her by a jury.
Other recipients, including journalist Jeremy Schulman, reported receiving similar messages, with some describing them as unsettling.
Trump's team also flooded social media with controversial posts related to the holiday.