© The TelegraphChristopher David Steele, former British intelligence officer behind a dossier of lurid allegations about Donald Trump
The dossier, which hit the public eye just before Trump's inauguration, stirred significant political controversy. It is widely believed to have caused substantial personal and reputational damage to Trump. In the lawsuit, the former president seeks an unspecified amount as compensation for the damages he incurred due to the dossier's leakage.
A More Favourable Legal Terrain
This lawsuit marks a new strategy for Trump, who seeks to leverage the potentially more favorable legal landscape in Britain compared to the United States. His previous attempts to seek redress in the U.S. court system have largely been unsuccessful. The United Kingdom's data protection laws are stringent, and if Steele and his firm are found to have breached these laws, the court could rule in Trump's favor.
The Controversial Steele Dossier
The Steele dossier has been a significant point of contention since it was made public. It contains multiple allegations of Trump's ties to Russia, many of which have been disputed by Trump and his allies. The dossier's release sparked a political firestorm, with Trump's opponents using it as evidence of his alleged collusion with Russia. However, the dossier's credibility has been questioned, and many of its claims remain unverified.
Implications and Potential Outcomes
The legal battle between Trump and Steele has far-reaching implications. A victory for Trump could vindicate him and potentially discredit the allegations made in the dossier. On the other hand, if Steele emerges victorious, it could bolster the credibility of his dossier and the claims within it.
Moreover, the lawsuit could set a precedent for subsequent cases concerning data protection laws and personal privacy. It is a high-stakes legal confrontation, and the world will be closely watching as it unfolds.
If I was a betting man, I would wager that even if he declares Charles is the King, Donald Trump will be negated, denied, disparaged and disappointed in the British Justice System. Basically, it is an utter political lapdog to Washington DC, and whatever Washington demands of it, even if it violates, rapes and brutally murders the Magna Carta, and 800 years of British Common Law.