Topic: Lawfare

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Thunderclap Heard Around the Republic
Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Thunderclap Heard Around the Republic June 30, 2025 Charlton Allen It seems obvious, but you don’t check the Executive branch by crowning the judiciary supreme.
Man makes six-figures by reporting his fellow citizens to a government hotline
Man makes six-figures by reporting his fellow citizens to a government hotline June 27, 2025 Olivia Murray What kind of a scumbag makes a career out of exploiting the civil fine system?
NJ smirks and cites ‘eminent domain’ to seize a 175-year-old farm so it can build welfare housing
NJ smirks and cites ‘eminent domain’ to seize a 175-year-old farm so it can build welfare housing June 26, 2025 Olivia Murray What radicalized me? Stories like this.
Breaking Update: Ninth Circuit rebuffs Newsom’s courtroom coup
Breaking Update: Ninth Circuit rebuffs Newsom’s courtroom coup June 20, 2025 Charlton Allen Yesterday evening, a unanimous Ninth Circuit panel—including a Biden appointee—rebuked Judge Charles Breyer and stayed his overreaching attempt to strip President Trump of command over the California National Guard.
One-eye blind
One-eye blind June 20, 2025 M. Walter Jeffrey Toobin spitefully whines about lawfare — a true exercise in breathtaking unawareness.
Leftists Have Read the CCP Playbook
Leftists Have Read the CCP Playbook June 5, 2025 Richard Blakley Have Soros dollars now seeped into the judiciary?
The wise Latina’s not very wise remarks
The wise Latina’s not very wise remarks May 12, 2025 Silvio Canto, Jr. Sonia Sotomayor makes her affection for the resistance known.
‘Perceived foes’
‘Perceived foes’ April 14, 2025 M. Walter The left has only impeached Trump — twice — tried to assassinate him — twice — indicted him multiple times, and came perilously close to sending him to Riker’s Island prison, but yeah, The New York Times asserts that the hostility is just “perceived.”
An Andrea Widburg video-podcast on political flotsam and jetsam UPDATED WITH TRANSCRIPT
An Andrea Widburg video-podcast on political flotsam and jetsam UPDATED WITH TRANSCRIPT November 12, 2024 Andrea Widburg Some of these are news items you already know, and some may be new to you. All of them get a few minutes of my attention.
Trump triumphant: Judge Cannon just dismissed Jack Smith’s Mar-a-Lago case
Trump triumphant: Judge Cannon just dismissed Jack Smith’s Mar-a-Lago case July 15, 2024 Andrea Widburg Her decision, echoing Justice Clarence Thomas’s analysis in Trump v. United States, holds that Jack Smith wasn’t properly appointed, and has no authority to indict anyone.
With Hunter Biden found guilty, expect Democrats to use that verdict against Trump
With Hunter Biden found guilty, expect Democrats to use that verdict against Trump June 11, 2024 Andrea Widburg The reality is that Hunter Biden received due process of the law; Trump received the full Soviet treatment.
The United States Reincarnates Communism and Stalin’s Trials
The United States Reincarnates Communism and Stalin’s Trials June 7, 2024 Alexander G. Markovsky Except for the fact that Democrats are trying less hard than Stalin did to add a gloss of legitimacy to the show indictments and trials, it’s the same playbook.
Our legal system isn’t the problem; it’s the people in charge who are
Our legal system isn’t the problem; it’s the people in charge who are June 6, 2024 Molly Slag Our judicial system is structurally good and can be repaired if we pay attention and avoid another round of presidential election fraud.
An Out-of-Control Administrative State Turns a Parking Lot into a Mine
An Out-of-Control Administrative State Turns a Parking Lot into a Mine June 4, 2024 Janet Levy For too long, bureaucrats, unelected and unaccountable to the people, have operated outside the restraints of the democratic process, willfully plying the interests of pressure groups and working to further political agendas.
Judge Merchan may need to rethink his obvious desire to imprison Trump
Judge Merchan may need to rethink his obvious desire to imprison Trump June 5, 2024 Christopher Garbacz Indeed, Democrats are facing a situation in which all options are bad...for them.
More lawfare: Flooding courts with bogus complaints when a judge makes a decision that in any way benefits President Trump
More lawfare: Flooding courts with bogus complaints when a judge makes a decision that in any way benefits President Trump June 4, 2024 Olivia Murray Like Saul Alinksy instructed, when you lack the numbers, just “stink up the place.”
Essential Information For Understanding Why Trump’s Appeal Will Succeed
Essential Information For Understanding Why Trump’s Appeal Will Succeed June 2, 2024 Ted Noel At every point in the trial, Judge Merchan violated Trump’s constitutional rights and ignored controlling law.
America’s day of infamy: May 30, 2024
America’s day of infamy: May 30, 2024 June 2, 2024 I.Q. al-Rassouli Even people from abroad are looking askance at the kangaroo trial that just happened to President Trump.  
Lawfare: DNC flavor of the month
Lawfare: DNC flavor of the month June 3, 2024 Paul C. Binotto It's not just Trump they're after. They're also going after the Supreme Court justices.
Bearing Witness To The Downfall Of Our Constitutional Republic
Bearing Witness To The Downfall Of Our Constitutional Republic May 31, 2024 Allan J. Feifer New York City and State are the cutting edge of a political movement that is dedicated to using lawfare to destroy its political enemies.
The new Mandela effect… or maybe the Martha Stewart effect?
The new Mandela effect… or maybe the Martha Stewart effect? May 31, 2024 Nick Lopez A Manhattan jury handed President Trump the black vote; all he has to do to keep it is not become a jailhouse snitch.
Nothing, and I mean nothing, can stop Trump!
Nothing, and I mean nothing, can stop Trump! May 31, 2024 Amil Imani We will not be swayed by sham trials, or manipulated by political games.
To Democrats, it isn’t how you play but whether you win or lose
To Democrats, it isn’t how you play but whether you win or lose May 31, 2024 DC Larson Democracy. Justice. Freedom. Fairness. To the twisted Democrat mind, those are merely rhetorical banners to be waved or dismissed, depending upon the needs of the moment.
Don’t be surprised if Merchan forces a psychiatric evaluation on Trump
Don’t be surprised if Merchan forces a psychiatric evaluation on Trump June 1, 2024 Andrea Widburg Leftists have been lusting after the chance to psychoanalyze Trump since the start of his presidency, and they finally have their chance.
President Donald Trump’s sacrifices are like no other leader in the history of America
President Donald Trump’s sacrifices are like no other leader in the history of America May 31, 2024 Rajan Laad They weren’t really after him to begin with but you, and he was brave enough to stand in the way.
The view from 30,000 feet above the bogus Trump trial and conviction *UPDATED*
The view from 30,000 feet above the bogus Trump trial and conviction *UPDATED* May 31, 2024 Andrea Widburg Also, why you should donate to Donald Trump, even if it’s only a couple of bucks.
American justice?
American justice? May 31, 2024 Eric Utter The jury is out… as to whether or not America can ever recover.
Your name is Merchan!
Your name is Merchan! May 31, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. It took me a while to understand the expression ‘Your name is mud’...
Why do our FBI agents so regularly abuse their power?
Why do our FBI agents so regularly abuse their power? May 29, 2024 Patricia McCarthy Is the agency purposely selecting people who sign up precisely because they want to act outside the law?
‘Balancing’ the new marching orders for America
‘Balancing’ the new marching orders for America May 23, 2024 George Shuster What should the American voters do in response to these blatant efforts to tip the scales of the election?
Women-being-denied-healthcare narrative comes true…but not in the way the pro-aborts said it would
Women-being-denied-healthcare narrative comes true…but not in the way the pro-aborts said it would May 21, 2024 Olivia Murray Federal agencies seemingly withhold medical care from two women convicted of blocking access to a notorious abortion mill as a punishment for their pro-life views.
Judge Merchan’s tell-tale heart seems to be coming for him
Judge Merchan’s tell-tale heart seems to be coming for him May 21, 2024 Andrea Widburg His bizarre response to witness Robert Costello’s appearance in court suggests a man who is breaking under the strain of his own corruption.
Come Mister Alvin, tally me banana
Come Mister Alvin, tally me banana May 16, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. The world is watching New York City turning into a banana republic… a lot of investors and job creators are watching too.
Reuters hysteria: ‘Donald Trump wants to control’ the executive branch, and he already has a plan in place
Reuters hysteria: ‘Donald Trump wants to control’ the executive branch, and he already has a plan in place May 17, 2024 Olivia Murray Ummm, YEAH, that’s kind of what his presidential run indicated.
Watchdog group launches investigation into President Trump for meeting with oil company bosses and soliciting campaign donations
Watchdog group launches investigation into President Trump for meeting with oil company bosses and soliciting campaign donations May 16, 2024 Jack Hellner Another pure garbage investigation to target Trump, with a cheering media seeking to interfere in the election.
That little lesson from Panama's election for lawfare-obsessed Democrats
That little lesson from Panama's election for lawfare-obsessed Democrats May 13, 2024 Monica Showalter Lawfare against a top presidential candidate has its consequences.
Alvin, shut it down for the sake of the party!
Alvin, shut it down for the sake of the party! May 12, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. The lawfare against Donald Trump is rightly going down in flames. If there are any smart Democrats around, they need to stage an intervention.
Bill Maher has a 2018 video of Stormy Daniels contradicting her trial testimony
Bill Maher has a 2018 video of Stormy Daniels contradicting her trial testimony May 12, 2024 Andrea Widburg The porn actress apparently can’t keep her stories straight.
An Honest Judge Exposes The Dishonesty Around The Mar-A-Lago Case
An Honest Judge Exposes The Dishonesty Around The Mar-A-Lago Case May 8, 2024 Ron Wright It seems Jack Smith may have fiddled with the facts in his law-free case against Donald Trump, adding to the growing list of wrongdoing around the Trump lawfare.
Jack Smith has admitted to violating the same law used against J6 defendants
Jack Smith has admitted to violating the same law used against J6 defendants May 9, 2024 Andrea Widburg When/if Trump retakes the White House, the first thing he needs to do is investigate the DOJ’s conduct vis-à-vis Jack Smith’s Mar-a-Lago criminal case.
NY lawmaker who voted for the ‘get Trump’ Adult Survivors Act gets hit with a rape lawsuit, so now he calls the law ‘unconstitutional’
NY lawmaker who voted for the ‘get Trump’ Adult Survivors Act gets hit with a rape lawsuit, so now he calls the law ‘unconstitutional’ May 6, 2024 Olivia Murray File this under the “you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up” tab.
Has Leftist Lawfare Created the Police State Yet?
Has Leftist Lawfare Created the Police State Yet? May 4, 2024 Greg Salsbury The ordinary person’s passivity in the face of the criminal and civil attacks on Donald Trump suggests that Americans think we’re already there.
Presidential immunity: Personal versus presidential duties
Presidential immunity: Personal versus presidential duties May 2, 2024 Jack Hellner The DOJ is, for the first time, taking a former president to court on criminal charges with the theory that his post-presidential actions were for personal benefit—astonishingly, it’s not Barack Obama or Joe Biden in the hot seat, but…Donald Trump?
A case against grand juries
A case against grand juries April 27, 2024 John M. Contino They are a waste of time and money, and ripe for abuse.
Democrats Need To Be Held To Account For Denying Trump’s Due Process Rights
Democrats Need To Be Held To Account For Denying Trump’s Due Process Rights April 25, 2024 Wolf Howling We all know that what’s happening in New York is election interference, but we also need to understand the very fundamental rights that are pushed aside to “get Trump.”
The Left’s panicky Tantrump
The Left’s panicky Tantrump April 26, 2024 M.B. Mathews Donald J. Trump is the underdog David to the communist Goliath, and the gates of hell will not prevail against him.
UPDATED: The Dexter Taylor Case: a black man follows the law (but thinks for himself) and suffers the wrath of the Democrat left
UPDATED: The Dexter Taylor Case: a black man follows the law (but thinks for himself) and suffers the wrath of the Democrat left April 23, 2024 Olivia Murray Prosecutors and judges are utterly unhinged, which is exactly what’s drawing the black voter to support President Trump.
The crux of the Mar-a-Lago jury instruction dispute: property interest and authorization
The crux of the Mar-a-Lago jury instruction dispute: property interest and authorization April 23, 2024 Elliott Wainwright A stunning analysis dismantling the case of Jack Smith and his mob of prosecutors.
If they jail Trump, what’s next?
If they jail Trump, what’s next? April 19, 2024 Clark Wren We’re barreling toward a crisis.
The trouble with Trump’s jurors shows the results of a post-truth society
The trouble with Trump’s jurors shows the results of a post-truth society April 18, 2024 Andrea Widburg In colonial America, jurors could get over their biases; in an America defined by emotions and “my truth,” Trump’s trial is irrevocably tainted
Flashback to 2007: J6 Committee member once called for an ‘insurrection’
Flashback to 2007: J6 Committee member once called for an ‘insurrection’ April 17, 2024 Olivia Murray Can anyone guess who of the nine it was?
Known wolves
Known wolves April 17, 2024 M. Walter 2024’s “known wolves” carry badges and/or act under the color of law.
The quest for fairness in Trump's trial jury selection
The quest for fairness in Trump's trial jury selection April 9, 2024 Melody Jennings The integrity of the American judicial system, predicated on the principle of a fair trial by an impartial jury, faces a monumental test in the upcoming hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump.
The Law’s Inexorable Logic Should Eventually Favor Trump
The Law’s Inexorable Logic Should Eventually Favor Trump April 2, 2024 Molly Slag Once an appellate court reverses Judge Engoron’s refusal to abide by legal logic, Trump will be in a position to file suit against his persecutors.
Alvin Bragg’s ‘hush money’ case: No due process and a judge whose objectivity is highly suspect
Alvin Bragg’s ‘hush money’ case: No due process and a judge whose objectivity is highly suspect April 2, 2024 Andrea Widburg Every case against Trump reeks of lawfare rather than justice, but Bragg’s case is exceptionally foul.
FISA Court judge signals cover-up underway with outrageous appointment of lefty Lawfare blogger to oversee 'reform'
FISA Court judge signals cover-up underway with outrageous appointment of lefty Lawfare blogger to oversee 'reform' January 13, 2020 Thomas Lifson If you are 100% certain that Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, then you will be delighted by the appointment of David Kris to oversee a review of the FBI's practices in seeking FISA Court approval of its applications to spy on American citizens.
Is it Time for Lawfare?
Is it Time for Lawfare? August 31, 2013 Tom Trinko Conservatives have been battered by lawfare for years. Now it's time we struck back.