Jeb Bush comes to Trump’s defense

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, a Republican stalwart, has stepped forward to defend the integrity of the legal system against what he perceives as politically motivated attacks on former President Donald Trump. In a scathing op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal, Bush decries recent court rulings, including the staggering $354.8 million fine imposed on Trump, as threats to the very foundation of the rule of law.


Entitled “Elon Musk and Donald Trump Cases Imperil the Rule of Law,” the op-ed, co-authored by Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, lambasts the judiciary’s handling of Trump’s civil fraud trial, branding it as a travesty of justice. The trial, which spanned months, culminated in a punitive fine and a three-year ban on Trump’s business operations in New York, a move vehemently criticized by Bush and Lonsdale.

Despite his past political clashes with Trump, including a contentious showdown in the 2016 presidential election, Bush now finds himself aligned with his former rival in the fight against what he perceives as judicial overreach. The op-ed underscores the need for a fair and impartial legal system that upholds the sanctity of contracts and protects entrepreneurs from arbitrary government intrusion.


The authors highlight the critical role played by states like New York and Delaware in shaping corporate law and emphasize the potential ramifications of allowing politically motivated prosecutions to undermine confidence in the legal system. They call for appellate courts to intervene and rectify what they view as dangerous precedents that could have far-reaching consequences for American businesses.

Trump, who has vehemently contested the court’s ruling, has appealed the decision, decrying what he sees as a politically motivated witch hunt orchestrated by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The op-ed echoes Trump’s concerns, questioning the impartiality of the judiciary and the legitimacy of the legal proceedings against him.

In closing, Bush and Lonsdale issue a stark warning against the erosion of judicial integrity, urging Americans to safeguard the principles of due process and equal protection under the law. As Trump continues to challenge the court’s decision, the op-ed serves as a rallying cry for those who believe in upholding the rule of law and preserving the integrity of America’s legal institutions.