Trump Hits Biden DOJ with Enormous Lawsuit, Alleges Protocols Violated Amid 'Political Persecution'

Former President Donald Trump is responding to the August 2022 search of his Mar-a-Lago estate by notifying the Justice Department of his intent to sue.

“President Trump is not only defending himself but also standing up for all Americans who value the rule of law and the principle that the government must be held accountable when it acts improperly,” said Trump attorney Daniel Epstein, according to Fox News.

Trump is reportedly seeking $100 million in damages, as outlined in the notice of intent to sue, which gives the Justice Department 180 days to respond before the case proceeds to a U.S. District Court in Florida.

“There is clear evidence that the FBI did not adhere to proper procedures, and this deviation from protocol indicates an improper motive,” Epstein stated.

Epstein argued, “If the government can target individuals it dislikes by raiding their homes, violating their privacy, and disregarding protocols to further personal motives rather than justice, then it is essential to challenge this publicly and protect one’s rights, or else the government will feel empowered to overstep its boundaries with any citizen.”

He described the classified documents case as “a very precise form of election interference,” adding that “the entire special counsel investigation was designed to disrupt his chances of being re-elected.”

The legal action against the Justice Department claims that the “wrongful actions against the president stem from invasion of privacy, malicious prosecution, and abuse of process related to the August 8, 2022, search of his home in Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida.”

The filing criticizes Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray for not upholding sound “social, economic, and political policy,” accusing them instead of “clear dereliction of constitutional principles, inconsistent standards,” and having “a clear intent to engage in political persecution rather than promote proper law enforcement practices.”

The filing argues that Wray and Garland were more focused on political motives than upholding the law.

“Garland and Wray should have never sanctioned a raid or subsequent indictment of President Trump, as the established protocol for former U.S. presidents involves using non-enforcement means to retrieve records belonging to the United States,” the filing asserted.

“However, despite the fact that the raid should never have taken place, Garland and Wray should have ensured their agents sought consent from President Trump, informed his legal team, and sought cooperation,” the filing added.

The filing alleges that “Garland and Wray chose to deviate from established protocol with the intent to harm President Trump.”

It also accuses the Justice Department and special prosecutor Jack Smith’s office of bringing “a baseless criminal indictment” against Trump, referencing a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants presidents immunity for their official actions.

The filing states, “Given the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling and Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the prosecution due to the Special Counsel’s improper appointment and funding, there was no constitutional basis for the search or the subsequent indictment.”

The legal challenge further argues that the actions taken against Trump were “unconstitutional and aimed at politically persecuting the former President, resulting in significant legal costs and adverse consequences for him.”

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case, citing the improper appointment of special prosecutor Jack Smith, according to Reuters.

The Justice Department is appealing this decision.