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Legal Suicide: How Willis and James are Writing Trump’s Victory Lap

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It seems Democrats Fani Willis and Letitia James are clinging to their cases against Donald Trump like barnacles on a sinking ship, even as the tide of political reality shifts. Special Counsel Jack Smith, sensing the winds of change, is already planning his exit—opting for self-preservation over a fight he can’t win. But Willis and James? They appear intent on venturing into the proverbial haunted house, oblivious to the danger of the new sheriff in town.

The Backdrop: A Legal Quagmire

For four years, Trump endured a barrage of legal cases, most of which he labeled as baseless attempts to derail his political career. These efforts culminated in indictments and trials designed to paint him as unelectable. Yet, the 2024 election delivered the ultimate verdict: the American people have spoken, and Trump emerged victorious.

Jack Smith, no stranger to high-profile prosecutions, seems to understand the score. Reports suggest he’s planning to depart the Department of Justice before Trump is sworn in for his second term. His final act? A “historical” report that will likely gather more dust than debate. It’s a move that smacks of strategic retreat, leaving the battlefield before the conqueror arrives.

Enter Willis and James

Unlike Smith, Willis and James are doubling down. Willis, the Fulton County DA, continues her pursuit of Trump over allegations tied to election interference in Georgia. Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, has made it clear she’s not dropping her fraud case against Trump’s business empire.

These moves might play well to their base, but they ignore the political earthquake that just occurred. Trump’s victory has galvanized his supporters and sent a clear message: the so-called “witch hunts” are over. Any continued pursuit only fuels his narrative of persecution and strengthens his hand.

That’s why Smith is expected to have departed the Justice Department by the time President-elect Donald Trump takes office in late January. During this transition he and his team are making plans to wind down the two federal prosecutions against the incoming president.

By leaving before the start of Trump’s second term, Smith would keep the president-elect from firing him, as Trump has stated repeatedly he plans to do. Smith is expected to issue a final report, as required by Justice Department rules. Sources theorize that the report will be more historical than factual. Put another way, Smith may get one last parting shot at President Trump, and document blatant lies for posterity to ponder.

Hypocrisy and Irony: A Lesson in Misreading the Room

The Democrats positioned Trump as a threat to democracy, painting him as an authoritarian in waiting. Yet, their own actions—endless investigations, politically charged prosecutions, and an apparent disregard for electoral outcomes—have undercut that narrative. Who’s the real authoritarian when legal institutions are weaponized to suppress political rivals?

And then there’s the irony. Democrats like Willis and James claim to uphold justice, yet they seem blind to the larger implications of their actions. In the court of public opinion, these cases are increasingly seen as petty vendettas rather than genuine efforts to serve the people.

Letitia James and the Trump Organization Fraud Case

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil lawsuit in 2022 alleging that Trump, his children, and the Trump Organization inflated the value of assets to secure better loans and insurance deals. The lawsuit sought $250 million and a ban on Trump and his children conducting business in New York. Trump denied all allegations, branding the case as politically motivated.

In 2023, the case escalated with a New York judge ruling that Trump and his company committed fraud. James used this ruling to bolster her case during the election cycle, though it ultimately had little effect on Trump’s supporters. Post-election, James has vowed to pursue the case further, despite Trump’s reelection adding a complex layer of political tension to the situation.

Fani Willis and the Georgia Election Case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis gained national attention for her investigation into alleged interference in Georgia’s 2020 election results. Trump and 18 others were indicted under Georgia’s RICO statute, a law typically used against organized crime. The charges included allegations of pressure on state officials and attempts to influence election outcomes.

Critics argued that the case was overly ambitious, with Trump’s defense team portraying it as an overreach of prosecutorial authority. While the case played a significant role in media narratives leading up to the 2024 election, Trump’s victory raised questions about its continuation. Despite the political risks, Willis appears determined to see the case through, citing accountability as her primary motivation.

A New Era of Accountability

With Trump reclaiming the presidency, the political calculus has shifted. His administration will prioritize rooting out corruption and restoring faith in the justice system. For those who targeted him, the writing is on the wall. As Trump’s allies take the reins, the legal tables could turn, and those who once sought to dismantle him will undoubtedly find themselves under scrutiny.

Donald Trump is already picking people in his administration who will root out evil. The cases against him were made up, fabricated in one form or another to stop him from becoming president. They failed. And to the victor go the spoils.

Any smart politico would understand that it’s time to kiss the ring. Do your best to make up with the new emperor, lest you lose your head.

After 4 years of persecution, Trump is back with a vengeance. I wrote about this with the metaphor of Trump as Edmond Dantes from Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”.

Trump’s return isn’t just a political comeback—it’s a reckoning; a return to lawfulness, and not the lawlessness of the Obama and Biden administrations.

And as history shows, vindictive pursuits rarely end well for those who ignore the power of changing tides.

 

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