Representative Raskin Criticizes Donald Trump’s Use of the Justice System
Representative Raskin has criticized Donald Trump, asserting that he is leveraging the Department of Justice to serve his own political revenge agenda.
Legal Actions and Outcomes
Raskin emphasized that in the United States, individuals facing legal actions are entitled to defend themselves. He pointed out that Trump hired top-tier lawyers to contest a civil fraud lawsuit, yet was ultimately convicted and ordered to pay $450 million in damages. As of now, Trump has accumulated over half a billion dollars in unpaid fines.
Other Legal Cases
Raskin also referenced the civil case against Wayne LaPierre, noting that LaPierre lost a lawsuit for misappropriating NRA funds. These instances illustrate what Raskin describes as Trump’s strategic use of legal systems for political ends.