Trump is suing the Department of Justice for $100 million because he believes they are unfairly targeting him.

Former President Donald Trump is taking a bold stand against what he perceives as government overreach and political persecution. Trump has decided to sue the Justice Department for a whopping $100 million in damages following an unprecedented raid on his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. His legal team argues that the raid, which took place on August 8, 2022, was conducted with the clear intent of engaging in political persecution.

The raid on Mar-a-Lago was part of a federal investigation into Trump’s alleged improper retention of classified records. Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed to investigate the matter and ultimately brought 37 felony counts against Trump, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements. Trump pleaded not guilty to all counts.

However, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon recently dismissed Smith’s case against Trump, ruling that Smith’s appointment was unlawful. In response, Trump’s attorney, Daniel Epstein, has filed a notice to sue the Justice Department, alleging intrusion upon seclusion, malicious prosecution, and abuse of process resulting from the raid on Mar-a-Lago.

Epstein contends that the decisions made by Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray were not based on sound legal principles but rather on a clear intent to politically persecute Trump. He argues that the raid and subsequent indictment of Trump were in violation of established protocols and constitutional principles.

Epstein further asserts that the DOJ’s actions amount to intrusion upon seclusion, which is recognized as a form of invasion of privacy. He argues that the FBI’s conduct during the raid at Mar-a-Lago was highly offensive and inconsistent with routine search protocols for investigative targets.

In addition to intrusion upon seclusion, Epstein also accuses the Justice Department of malicious prosecution, citing the Supreme Court’s ruling that a president has immunity from prosecution for official acts. Epstein claims that there was no constitutional basis for the search or subsequent indictment of Trump.

Furthermore, Epstein contends that there was an abuse of process in the treatment of Trump, resulting in considerable legal costs and negative consequences for the former President. He plans to seek punitive damages of $100 million to compensate for the harm caused to Trump.

The Justice Department has yet to respond to the notice of intent to sue. However, Epstein is adamant that Trump’s case is not just about seeking justice for the former President but also about upholding the rule of law and holding the government accountable for its actions.

It remains to be seen how this legal battle between Trump and the Justice Department will unfold, but one thing is certain: the former President is not backing down without a fight.