The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into American Future Republic, a nonprofit associated with Reid Hoffman, focusing on its funding of portions of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against Donald Trump. The probe, led by the Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office, examines potential violations including money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction. Carroll's underlying civil case resulted in a liability finding against Trump, though aspects of the investigation's scope and targets remain disputed across reports.