Trump Fires Back: A $100 Million Lawsuit and Cries of 'Political Persecution'

According to a memo obtained by Fox News, the heart of Trump’s lawsuit revolves around claims of "tortious conduct" by the United States against him during the August 2022 raid. His legal team argues that the raid was a clear attempt at political persecution, designed to undermine him rather than seek justice.

Epstein's filing paints a damning picture, asserting that the decisions made by Garland and Wray were not grounded in "social, economic, and political policy" but rather a "clear dereliction of constitutional principles, inconsistent standards as applied to" Trump and a "clear intent to engage in political persecution -- not to advance good law enforcement practices." He argues, "Garland and Wray should have never approved a raid and subsequent indictment of President Trump because the well-established protocol with former U.S. presidents is to use non-enforcement means to obtain records of the United States."

The proposed lawsuit alleges multiple legal infractions, including intrusion upon seclusion, malicious prosecution, and abuse of process. Epstein contends that the FBI's conduct during the raid "constitutes a severe and unacceptable intrusion that is highly offensive to a reasonable person." Furthermore, he asserts that the subsequent indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith was "lawless" and lacked constitutional basis, given the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity for official acts and Judge Aileen Cannon's dismissal of the case on grounds that Smith's appointment violated the Appointments Clause.

In a fiery statement, Epstein declared, "If the government is able to say, well, we don't like someone, we can raid their home, we can violate their privacy, we can breach protocols when we decide to prosecute them, we can use the process to advance our personal motive--not a motive of justice--if someone doesn't stand against that in a very public way and seek to obtain and protect their rights, then the government will have a mandate to roughshod over every American." He further alleged that the entire special counsel investigation represented "very accurate and precise election interference," aimed at undermining Trump's ability to get elected.

While the Justice Department has kept quiet, Trump’s proposed lawsuit brings to light the intensifying clash between him and the federal government—a fight that goes well beyond Trump himself. This isn’t just about one man; it’s about defending the very principles of due process and the rightful powers of the presidency. As this drama unfolds, Americans are watching closely, understanding that the outcome could shape the future of our democracy in profound ways.