ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A series of legal battles against former President Donald Trump are raising questions about the motivations and political biases behind the lawsuits. With one state prosecutor and a civilian plaintiff already winning significant damages from Trump, totaling over $500 million when accounting for legal costs, Trump now faces further liability in three other federal, state, and local indictments.
The cases involve plaintiff E. Jean Carroll, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York Attorney General Letitia James, federal special counsel Jack Smith, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Notably, all those involved have clear left-wing leanings or associations with liberal causes. These lawsuits have been filed in populous, left-leaning cities such as Atlanta, New York, and Washington, where liberal judges and jury pools favor plaintiffs.
Furthermore, the lawsuits are overtly political in nature. Bragg, James, and Willis, for instance, have campaigned or raised funds by promising to target Trump or even destroy him. E. Jean Carroll’s suit, on the other hand, was funded by left-wing billionaire Reid Hoffman. Smith even went as far as rushing his court schedule to ensure that Trump would face trial before the November election.
It is important to note that none of these cases would have occurred had Trump not run for the presidency or been a conservative. Carroll’s suit maneuvered around statute of limitation restrictions with the help of a left-wing legislator who passed a special bill, allowing a one-year window to waive the statute of limitations for sexual assault claims from decades past. Similarly, New York prosecutors, such as James, had never before filed a civil suit against a business for allegedly overvaluing real estate assets to secure loans.
These allegations could be equally applicable to left-wing figures, as evidenced by the accusation against President Joe Biden by former staff member Tara Reade. Yet Reade faced scrutiny and dismissal from the media and the left due to inconsistencies in her memory, while Carroll was awarded $83 million in damages from Trump for sexually assault claims. Such discrepancies raise questions about the fairness of the legal battles.
In addition, the charges brought against Trump could also apply to other left-wing public figures. For instance, Biden accessed classified files without facing any charges, even though he had done so for over 30 years, significantly longer than Trump. The double standard becomes even more apparent when considering that Biden removed files without any presidential authority to declassify such documents. The media has largely ignored these inconsistencies.
The rise of these lawfare cases, along with partisan motivations and selective prosecutions, is troubling. It appears that ideology and party affiliations are playing an increasing role in determining guilt and punishment. Political opponents are being targeted, and laws are being contorted and redefined to ensure their conviction. This troubling trend raises concerns about the state of justice and fairness in America today.