In a recent development, the Justice Department has taken a significant step in its ongoing legal battle, requesting an appeals court to overturn a judge’s decision regarding the deposition of former President Donald Trump. This request comes in response to the wrongful termination case brought by ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok and a privacy lawsuit by FBI attorney Lisa Page.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson had previously denied the DOJ’s request to block a Trump deposition, citing the former president’s public statements about his potential involvement in Strzok’s firing as a factor. However, Donald Trump, who maintains his innocence in relation to the lawsuits, has conveyed his stance to NBC News. Read the full story here ▶
