Summary
Mark Wolf, a former judge appointed by President Reagan, resigned and criticized President Trump for using the law for political reasons. Wolf accused Trump of targeting opponents while protecting allies, which he says is against his judicial principles. A White House spokesperson responded, saying judges with personal agendas should resign.
Key Facts
- Mark Wolf is a judge appointed by President Reagan.
- Wolf resigned and wrote an opinion piece accusing President Trump of using the law for political purposes.
- Wolf claims Trump targets opponents but protects friends and donors.
- Wolf served in the Department of Justice after the Watergate scandal.
- Wolf believes President Trump's actions are routine and open compared to past secretive practices.
- A White House spokesperson criticized judges with personal agendas, saying they should resign.
- President Trump is accused by Wolf of ignoring legal principles about only prosecuting when sufficient evidence exists.
- Wolf intends to be a spokesperson for judges who feel constrained by their roles.
