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In yet another blow to the Department of Justice’s efforts, a federal appeals court rejected their latest appeal to block former President Donald Trump from being deposed in a lawsuit against the agency. This decision mirrors the ruling of a lower court in July, which also granted Trump the opportunity to testify. It seems that the DOJ just can’t catch a break these days.
The #DOJ's latest appeal to block former President Trump from being deposed in a lawsuit against the agency was rejected when the DC Appeals Court ruled, as a lower court did in July, that the former president could testify. https://t.co/I1prUrGpfV
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The lawsuit in question was filed by former FBI agent Peter Strzok, who claims wrongful termination, and former FBI personnel Lisa Page, who alleges invasion of privacy. Both individuals were central figures in the infamous “Russiagate” scandal, in which the agency investigated alleged ties between Trump and Russia during the 2016 elections. However, the investigation failed to produce any charges. Nevertheless, text messages between Strzok and Page were leaked, revealing their clear bias against then-candidate Trump.
Strzok, who led the investigation into President Trump, has long been a target of criticism for his role in the whole affair. The DOJ itself admitted that the bias displayed by Strzok and Page “cast a cloud” over the investigation. Page resigned from her position but claims that the publicized text messages made her the target of constant attacks from Trump and his supporters.
The appeals court found that the circumstances surrounding this case warranted Trump’s testimony, and the DOJ failed to convince the court that the lower court’s decision to allow it was a clear abuse of discretion. This is a major victory for Trump, who has repeatedly faced attempts to stifle his voice in various lawsuits. It seems that, despite the DOJ’s best efforts, Trump will have his day in court.
The DOJ has argued time and time again against Trump’s deposition, claiming that there is no need for him to testify. They even suggested that FBI Director Christopher Wray’s deposition would suffice in providing any necessary evidence. However, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson disagreed and allowed Trump to be deposed, citing the limited nature of the deposition and Trump’s apparent availability due to his 2024 presidential campaign.
The DOJ’s arguments have consistently fallen flat, and their desperate attempts to prevent Trump’s deposition only serve to raise suspicions. Trump’s attorney, Aitan Goelman, believes that the government’s relentless efforts to block the testimony reveal their fear of what Trump might say. It’s clear that the DOJ is terrified of facing Trump’s unfiltered and unapologetic responses, which is understandable given his razor-sharp wit and ability to expose their hypocrisy.
In the end, the DOJ’s attempts to impede Trump’s deposition have failed yet again. The former president will finally have the opportunity to tell his side of the story, and the American people eagerly await his unvarnished and no-holds-barred account. This legal victory is not only a win for Trump but also for transparency and justice. It’s time for the truth to come out, and Trump is more than ready to deliver it.
