So far, these are all of the political enemies of Trump who have been charged or investigated

Adam Schiff, Letitia James, and James Comey have all faced legal scrutiny or investigations linked to actions by former President Donald Trump. While Trump has repeatedly sought to use legal action against these figures, courts have so far dismissed cases against some of them due to procedural issues.

Dismissed Cases: Comey and James

The Department of Justice recently had cases against James Comey and Letitia James thrown out after U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie ruled that the appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was invalid. Halligan had been the only attorney willing to pursue charges, while multiple federal prosecutors declined due to insufficient evidence. U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned rather than face termination for refusing to file charges against Comey and James.

Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James led investigations into Donald Trump, resulting in a 2022 civil lawsuit and criminal probe that temporarily banned Trump from operating a business in New York and fined him $355 million. The fine was later overturned on appeal. James herself was indicted in October for alleged bank fraud and making false statements related to a property in Virginia. Testimony from her grandniece contradicted the allegations, and a judge later dismissed the case after ruling Halligans appointment invalid.

James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey, who led investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election, was indicted in September on charges related to his 2020 Senate testimony. Charges included making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. These cases were dismissed after the court found Halligans appointment unlawful, as other federal prosecutors had declined to pursue the case.

Ongoing Legal Matters

John Bolton

John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, faced an FBI raid in August related to classified materials. He was indicted in October on multiple counts of unlawful transmission and retention of national defense information. Bolton has pleaded not guilty, with trial proceedings starting in late November.

Mark Kelly

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and vocal critic of Trump, faced a Department of Defense investigation in November regarding statements he made in a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders. Trump publicly condemned the video, calling the statements "sedition." Kelly defended his remarks as protecting constitutional rights.

Jack Smith

Special Counsel Jack Smith, appointed to investigate Trumps role in January 6 and classified document handling, released extensive findings before resigning. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel later reviewed Smith for potential Hatch Act violations, though his team defended the integrity of his decisions.

Adam Schiff

Senator Adam Schiff, who led Trumps impeachment trials in 2019 and 2021, is currently being investigated for alleged insurance fraud related to a property in Maryland. No charges have been filed, and Schiffs attorney emphasized the lack of evidence behind the politically-motivated claims.

Eric Swalwell

Representative Eric Swalwell, a former prosecutor during Trumps second impeachment, was accused of mortgage fraud by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. Swalwell disputes the allegations and filed a lawsuit asserting abuse of power and First Amendment violations.

Lisa Cook

Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook faced a mortgage fraud referral from Pulte, accusing her of misrepresenting her primary residence. Trump attempted to remove her from the Fed, an unprecedented action in its history. The Supreme Court allowed Cook to remain in her position pending litigation.

Conclusion

While Trump has targeted numerous political opponents through legal means, courts and procedural safeguards have so far prevented most cases from resulting in convictions. Many ongoing investigations continue to attract public attention as legal proceedings unfold.

Author: Sophia Brooks