People vs. Donald Trump

An Inside Account

By: Mark Pomerantz

Narrated by: Mark Pomerantz

Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

People vs. Donald Trump is a fascinating inside account of the attempt to prosecute former president Donald Trump, written by one of the lawyers who worked on the case and resigned in protest when Manhattan’s district attorney refused to act.

Mark Pomerantz was a retired lawyer living a calm suburban life when he accepted an unexpected offer to join the staff of the district attorney of New York County in February 2021 to work on the investigation of former president Donald Trump. The Manhattan DA was interested in Pomerantz because he brought vast experience in litigating white collar and organized crime cases, having worked as a federal prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney for decades. Pomerantz had prosecuted and defended cases involving murder, drug trafficking, political corruption, tax evasion, and financial fraud. His clients had included governors and senators, business leaders, financial institutions, and also gangsters and murderers.

Over the next year, Pomerantz investigated the world of Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. He interviewed potential witnesses, scrutinized financial records, and learned everything he could about Trump’s business practices. The investigation led him to believe that the former president’s approach to business had much in common with the business practices of another well-known public figure—former mob boss John J. Gotti. Ultimately, Pomerantz gathered enough evidence to support the view—held by many of his colleagues on the case, including former Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.—that former president Donald Trump should be indicted for a number of financial crimes. But that indictment never happened. This book explains why.

Pomerantz’s work ultimately led to the indictment of the Trump Organization and Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud. But that indictment was merely the prelude to a larger criminal case that Pomerantz urged the Manhattan DA, Alvin Bragg, to bring against Donald Trump. When the DA refused to authorize that prosecution, Pomerantz and his colleague Carey Dunne resigned. Aspects of the case Pomerantz wanted to bring are currently being pursued against Trump by the attorney general of New York State in a civil fraud case that does not involve criminal penalties.

In People vs. Donald Trump, Pomerantz tells the story of his unprecedented investigation, why he believes Donald Trump should be prosecuted, and what we can learn about the nature of justice in America from this extraordinary case. Pomerantz draws from a lifetime of legal experience to tell a devastating and frequently entertaining story of how prosecutors think, how criminals act, and how our justice system works—and sometimes doesn’t work. Pomerantz has written a cautionary tale that illuminates the challenges of prosecuting Donald Trump, why Trump manages to dance between the raindrops of accountability, and how others might bring him to justice.

©2023 Mark Pomerantz (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

A Brilliant Historical Memoir!

The People vs Donald Trump is beautifully written and read by Mark Pomerantz, who had been recruited to help the Manhattan’s District Attorney’s Office build a case against Donald Trump for financial crimes associated with his business empire. Mark Pomerantz has written a book that explains why he was so convinced that his team had a great case against Trump and his frustrations when the newly elected District Attorney refused to proceed with the case. As a result, Mark Pomerantz resigned and proceeded to write this brilliant book. Mr. Pomerantz is not only a great writer but he is also a wonderful narrator!

Outstanding!!!!

An American professional, a true patriot love of country love of law. Time will tell!

Excellent - a must read

Thanks to the author for having the courage to write this book. One of the most important books of the decade.

Why do rich and powerful always win?

This book provides an internal look at how some people, in this case, Donald Trump, get away with the kinds of illegal actions that ordinary people never would. In this case, Pomerance and his legal colleagues systematically and carefully build a brilliant case against Trump but are not allowed to charge it. Read this book!

Clear & honest.

I thank Mr Pomerantz for sharing what he could about the process. Sigh. Will lower my expectations but still hope that rule of law will be applied soon.

Must read

The author has done a great job explaining why Donald Trump is guilty and should go to jail and why Alvin Bragg should not be re-elected as District Attorney

Fascinating

This inside look at the DANY investigation of Donald Trump is both fascinating and frustrating. Frustrating in that the clearly criminal behavior remains unindicted. Author’s narration is fabulous.

Story needed to be told

I find it interesting that men have backed off or slowed down while women with authority have marched forward. New York & Georgia—-strong smart ladies. Thank you for writing the book. It told a story I really hate to hear.

Donald Trump should be tried and convicted!

This review is written by George Ballinger. The DOJ should STOP worrying about the optics of indicting, arresting, prosecuting, and convicting a Twice Impeached, 1 Term, Disgraced, Ego driven Narcissist who is now a civilian and subject to all the laws of the land! The evidence is there and available. The confessions are there and on social media almost daily! It is time! Otherwise, start worrying about the optics of Not indicting, arresting, prosecuting, and convicting a Twice Impeached, 1 Term, Disgraced, Ego driven Narcissist who is a civilian! The country is hoping for and waiting for the time this Con Man and Carnival Barker is taken to jail and held accountable! It is time to put Country ahead of any party, any one man, and uphold the laws and protect the Constitution! The voters have made him a 1 term president. That is What It Is! “Presidents are not kings, and a Plaintiff is not President,”

Look behind the work

A lol at the time and effort that goes into building a case. Then the decision process behind taking it forward.