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Breaking the Law: Exposing the Weaponization of America's Legal System Against Donald Trump
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Alex Marlow, editor-in-chief of Breitbart News and two-time New York Times bestselling author of the “must-read” (Peter Schweizer, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Breaking the News and Breaking Biden, returns with his third an intensely-researched examination into the legal cases against President Trump that threaten not only the conservative movement, but the concept of “law and order” itself.
Just as the political left uses the corporate media, academia, and the culture to advance their political agendas, they have found a new core American institution that they now exploit to expand their the legal system. Featuring Alex Marlow’s “prescient” (Tucker Carlson) insight, Breaking the Law effortlessly demonstrates how the American legal system has been weaponized against President Donald Trump on purely political grounds.
Marlow delves into the history and origins of “lawfare,” debunks the notion that the “rule of law” was ever sacred to the American political left, and describes the superstructure—the donors, activists, and entities—that have made the legal system one of the left’s most potent political weapons.
Finally, he makes bold predictions on where lawfare is heading (yes, they really are coming for you) and offers ways to fight its expanse…before it’s too late.
Alex Marlow, editor-in-chief of Breitbart News and two-time New York Times bestselling author of the “must-read” (Peter Schweizer, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Breaking the News and Breaking Biden, returns with his third an intensely-researched examination into the legal cases against President Trump that threaten not only the conservative movement, but the concept of “law and order” itself.
Just as the political left uses the corporate media, academia, and the culture to advance their political agendas, they have found a new core American institution that they now exploit to expand their the legal system. Featuring Alex Marlow’s “prescient” (Tucker Carlson) insight, Breaking the Law effortlessly demonstrates how the American legal system has been weaponized against President Donald Trump on purely political grounds.
Marlow delves into the history and origins of “lawfare,” debunks the notion that the “rule of law” was ever sacred to the American political left, and describes the superstructure—the donors, activists, and entities—that have made the legal system one of the left’s most potent political weapons.
Finally, he makes bold predictions on where lawfare is heading (yes, they really are coming for you) and offers ways to fight its expanse…before it’s too late.
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288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Talk about ripped from the headlines — this week’s revelations about James Comey and Jack Smith et.al. allegedly using a newly coined word: “lawfare” to stymie Donald Trump throughout his presidency and afterward make Alex Marlow’s new book feel red hot timely.
In this book, Marlow, the editor-in-chief of Breitbart News, argues that the American legal system has been weaponized for political purposes. He presents Trump’s many courtroom battles — involving figures like Fani Willis, E. Jean Carroll, and Letitia James — as examples of selective prosecution and partisan bias. The book doesn’t pretend to be neutral, but Marlow’s points are laid out clearly and systematically, offering a coherent view of how law and politics have become entangled in the modern era.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Marlow himself. His delivery is capable if somewhat dry, underscoring the book’s reportorial tone more than its outrage. (Except for his Trump and Biden vocal impressions, which aren’t bad!) While readers looking for impartiality or balance won’t find it here, this one functions as a well-organized manifesto (echo chamber?) for those who believe Trump’s legal troubles reflect deeper institutional corruption.
In this book, Marlow, the editor-in-chief of Breitbart News, argues that the American legal system has been weaponized for political purposes. He presents Trump’s many courtroom battles — involving figures like Fani Willis, E. Jean Carroll, and Letitia James — as examples of selective prosecution and partisan bias. The book doesn’t pretend to be neutral, but Marlow’s points are laid out clearly and systematically, offering a coherent view of how law and politics have become entangled in the modern era.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Marlow himself. His delivery is capable if somewhat dry, underscoring the book’s reportorial tone more than its outrage. (Except for his Trump and Biden vocal impressions, which aren’t bad!) While readers looking for impartiality or balance won’t find it here, this one functions as a well-organized manifesto (echo chamber?) for those who believe Trump’s legal troubles reflect deeper institutional corruption.
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August 16, 2025Big deal. They weaponized the legal system against Al Capone, too, but I don’t hear anyone complaining about it now.
October 11, 2025
Alex Marlow’s Breaking the Law is a masterclass in partisan self-indulgence masquerading as political analysis. From the very first pages, Marlow can barely contain his urge to pat himself on the back, shamelessly plugging his “first two bestsellers” as though past sales figures confer moral or intellectual authority.
The book’s premise—that the left is irredeemably hostile to the rule of law—is delivered with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Illustrative passages, such as “the left has never regarded the rule of law as essential. They consider it a means to an end, and when it doesn’t work in their favor, it’s viewed as an obstacle on the way to their progressive utopia that can be swept aside,” drip with contempt, yet somehow manage to ignore the glaring irony of the Trump administration’s own apparent disregard for legal norms. Marlow has the audacity to lament the politicization of the judiciary while his hero, Trump, openly maneuvers against figures like James Comey. Pot, meet kettle.
Even the description of January 6, 2021—the single most shocking assault on the Capitol in modern American history—is reduced to “momentary disarray,” a phrase so glibly dismissive it borders on the grotesque. Marlow’s partisanship so thoroughly dominates the narrative that readers looking for any semblance of objective analysis will be profoundly disappointed.
In short, Breaking the Law is less a serious study of American politics than a platform for Marlow’s grievance-driven mythology, interspersed with self-congratulatory promotion. It is deeply flawed, relentlessly partisan, and infused with a tone of righteous indignation that is, paradoxically, blinding to the realities it purports to illuminate.
The book’s premise—that the left is irredeemably hostile to the rule of law—is delivered with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Illustrative passages, such as “the left has never regarded the rule of law as essential. They consider it a means to an end, and when it doesn’t work in their favor, it’s viewed as an obstacle on the way to their progressive utopia that can be swept aside,” drip with contempt, yet somehow manage to ignore the glaring irony of the Trump administration’s own apparent disregard for legal norms. Marlow has the audacity to lament the politicization of the judiciary while his hero, Trump, openly maneuvers against figures like James Comey. Pot, meet kettle.
Even the description of January 6, 2021—the single most shocking assault on the Capitol in modern American history—is reduced to “momentary disarray,” a phrase so glibly dismissive it borders on the grotesque. Marlow’s partisanship so thoroughly dominates the narrative that readers looking for any semblance of objective analysis will be profoundly disappointed.
In short, Breaking the Law is less a serious study of American politics than a platform for Marlow’s grievance-driven mythology, interspersed with self-congratulatory promotion. It is deeply flawed, relentlessly partisan, and infused with a tone of righteous indignation that is, paradoxically, blinding to the realities it purports to illuminate.
December 4, 2025
The Book of Mormon has very strong warnings about the state of a society when judges and lawyers become corrupt. For example Alma 10:27 “And now behold, I say unto you, that the foundation of the destruction of this people began to be laid by the unrighteousness of your lawyers and your judges.” I have long worried that this state may one day exist in our country but the worry is over - it’s here. When I heard about all the lawsuits against Trump I thought, like most cases, the prosecution has their side and the defense has theirs, but no. This is pure corruption, pure evil. The reason to read this book is the fact that light is a disinfectant and the truth about the corrupt Left must be known.
August 14, 2025
Details not otherwise known were outlined -for example the people behind the law suits against Trump and the law fare at different levels of society and government.
What made particular sense that I had not thought of before was the indoctrination of law students. Only 8% of law professors are conservative. To revamp the legal system changes have to start at this level and Trump is addressing it through defunding colleges that deserve it for this reason.
Listened to the audio but a hard copy for reference definitely is recommended
What made particular sense that I had not thought of before was the indoctrination of law students. Only 8% of law professors are conservative. To revamp the legal system changes have to start at this level and Trump is addressing it through defunding colleges that deserve it for this reason.
Listened to the audio but a hard copy for reference definitely is recommended
August 11, 2025
Breaking the Law is a great book filled with truth, facts, and evidence of the Democratic lawfare against Donald Trump. The author did his research and put the information together in an easy-to-understand format. I was shocked at the amount of evidence the author had to prove his case that the Democrats used the DOJ and court systems to try to ruin Donald Trump. The author's narration was well done.
September 7, 2025
He's making points that we all see in the news daily. Rogue District Court judges must be ruined in. This is a job for the Supremes. BTW, the left will do an absolute melt down if Trump gets to appoint another supreme. Bwaa haha ha.
August 29, 2025
If you believe in fairness this book will get your ire up.
December 9, 2025
I thought this was a very informative book!
November 19, 2025
Expertly done and much needed! Thank you Alex.
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