In a stunning exposé, allegations of coordinated legal attacks, often termed "lawfare," against President Donald Trump have surfaced, raising questions about the integrity of multiple high-profile cases.
According to Breitbart, this story delves into claims of orchestrated legal actions against Trump, as detailed in the book "Breaking the Law," suggesting a conspiracy involving political figures and legal officials, and calling for further investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The allegations stem from an in-depth investigation by the author of "Breaking the Law," who examined six significant legal battles against Trump over the past year. Each case, according to the author, shows clear signs of misconduct that warrant thorough scrutiny. The author argues that criminal behavior may be uncovered in many of these instances, urging prosecution where evidence supports it.
The Department of Justice has already launched a criminal probe into New York Attorney General Letitia James, signaling a possible shift toward accountability. Similarly, the Office of the Special Counsel is examining Special Counsel Jack Smith, which the author views as a step toward restoring legal fairness. Among the cases highlighted is the defamation lawsuit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll against Trump, reportedly backed financially by Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman.
Hoffman, known for funding left-wing causes through undisclosed nonprofit channels, supported Carroll’s legal team, which included Roberta Kaplan, a prominent figure from the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund. During the case, Hoffman made frequent visits to former President Joe Biden’s White House while proceedings unfolded in New York courtrooms. The trial, initiated by anti-Trump commentator George Conway, was overseen by Judge Lewis Kaplan, who is unrelated to Roberta Kaplan but faced criticism for alleged bias.
Judge Kaplan barred the admission of a black wool dress Carroll claimed to have worn during an alleged assault, despite assertions it might contain Trump’s DNA. Trump’s team contested the dress’s relevance, arguing it wasn’t manufactured at the time of the supposed incident. “The dress was great,” Trump said in a 2025 interview, adding, “When they found out there was nothing on the dress, so we wanted the dress, and the judge said ‘nope.’ We’re not gonna let you show it.”
Additional rulings by Judge Kaplan excluded evidence questioning Carroll’s credibility, such as a conflicting interview with Anderson Cooper about the nature of the incident. Conversely, the judge permitted character evidence against Trump, including the Access Hollywood tape, in what some called a partisan move. The final judgments in Carroll’s two lawsuits against Trump amounted to nearly $90 million, far exceeding her initial request by roughly eight times.
In another case, New York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who campaigned on targeting Trump with support from a fund linked to George Soros, pursued charges related to business records. Bragg, after taking office, was criticized for reducing felony convictions for serious offenders while aggressively focusing on Trump. Bragg recruited Matthew Colangelo, a former high-ranking DOJ official under Biden, to lead the prosecution, a move described as a notable downgrade in position by Trump attorney Will Scharf.
“It’s the rough equivalent of like a four-star general in the army, quitting his job and enlisting in the National Guard as a private,” Scharf noted about Colangelo’s transition. Colangelo’s departure from the DOJ came right after Democrats lost their House majority in the 2022 midterms, fueling speculation of political motives. Despite being viewed as weak on legal grounds, the Manhattan case led by Bragg and Colangelo resulted in a conviction against Trump.
In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis appointed Nathan Wade, a family law attorney with no experience in prosecution or RICO law, to handle a case against Trump. Wade, who admitted to needing to learn RICO law for the role, met with White House counsel for eight hours on November 18, 2022. Willis herself reportedly held a five-hour meeting with former Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on February 28, 2023, months before the August 2023 indictment in the Georgia RICO case.
Jeff DiSantis, a former Biden White House aide, allegedly acted as a liaison between the White House and Willis’s office, raising concerns about political interference. At the federal level, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as Special Counsel, a decision the author claims was unconstitutional and aimed at harassing Trump during his campaign. Garland’s top deputies, Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta, are described as having activist backgrounds, with Monaco linked to lawfare architect Andrew Weissmann, a former FBI counsel.
“Weissmann is her boss,” Trump told the author, suggesting Weissmann’s influence over Monaco. “Lisa Monaco, she’s really running the Justice Department, rather viciously and rather illegally, and that will be found out over the next year and a half, I predict,” Trump added in January 2024. Gupta, the DOJ’s third-ranking official, has faced criticism for past statements against conservatives and for perceived bias in handling cases involving activists.
The author of "Breaking the Law" alleges that the Biden White House played a central role in coordinating these legal efforts to hinder Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. This purported coordination, the author claims, spanned various government branches and Democratic networks, aiming to either imprison or financially ruin Trump.
As investigations into figures like Letitia James and Jack Smith proceed, the author advocates for broader scrutiny into these alleged legal maneuvers against the former president.