Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal is more than a defamation claim—it’s a test of whether truth still holds sway in American democracy. At the heart of it lies a disturbing pattern: Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi aren’t just fighting allegations; they’re staging a coordinated campaign to bury inconvenient facts and weaponize institutional authority in the process. The Journal article in question alleged that Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday letter in 2003—complete with cheeky dialogue, a nude illustration, and a signature in Trump’s style. Trump called the report fake and malicious. But instead of … Continue reading Shielding Power: Trump, Bondi, and the Weaponization of Authority