Billionaire Reid Hoffman Blasts Trump’s E. Jean Carroll Probe As He Becomes A Target

BreakingBusinessBillionaire Reid Hoffman Blasts Trump’s E. Jean Carroll Probe As He Becomes A TargetByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 11:38am EDTToplineBillionaire and Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman made his first public comments Friday on the Trump DOJ’s reported criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, slamming the probe and saying he will not “bend the knee” to the president as reporting suggests he and his nonprofit are the main focus of the government’s probe.Reid Hoffman attends a conversation with Hillary Rodham Clinton at 92NY on January 28, 2025 in New York City.Getty ImagesKey FactsThis story is breaking and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video