Plaintiff in Chief

A Portrait of Donald Trump in 3,500 Lawsuits

De: James D. Zirin

Narrado por: Michael Butler Murray

A comprehensive analysis of Donald Trump's legal history reveals his temperament, methods, character, and morality.

Unlike all previous presidents who held distinguished positions in government or the military prior to entering office, Donald Trump's political worldview was molded in the courtroom. He sees law not as a system of rules to be obeyed and ethical ideals to be respected, but as a weapon to be used against his adversaries or a hurdle to be sidestepped when it gets in his way. He has weaponized the justice system throughout his career, and he has continued to use these backhanded tactics as Plaintiff in Chief.

In this audiobook, distinguished New York attorney James D. Zirin presents Trump's lengthy litigation history as an indication of his character and morality, and his findings are chilling: if you partner with Donald Trump, you will probably wind up litigating with him. If you enroll in his university or buy one of his apartments, chances are you will want your money back. If you are a woman and you get too close to him, you may need to watch your back. If you try to sue him, he's likely to defame you. If you make a deal with him, you had better get it in writing. If you are a lawyer, an architect, or even his dentist, you'd better get paid up front. If you venture an opinion that publicly criticizes him, you may be sued for libel.

A window into the president's dark legal history, Plaintiff in Chief is as informative as it is disturbing.

THE narrative of Trump mentality!

Of several Trump books that I've been through on Audible, this is the best one. Describes the recurring themes taken by Trump to validate his actions.

A Bit Dated in 2026

This book appears to have been written and published around the time the Mueller Report was released, so it does not include the subsequent events. Those events include the January 6 insurrection, two impeachments that failed to convict Trump, eighty-eight felony charges, with convictions in 34 of them, the verdict in the New York civil trial and the defamation verdicts in the E Jean Carroll case, Trump’s re-election in 2024, and the more than 4400 legal findings against the implementation of Trump’s policies, the attacks on Venezuela and boats in the Southern Caribbean and Iran, the death’s of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the cover-up surrounding the release of the Epstein files. The final chapter didn’t age well, but instead of a revision, it might need a complete second volume.

Must read before election

Anyone planning to vote in 2020 should read this book to get a clearer picture of Donald Trump. His true character is demonstrated through his own actions and reaction. One who is willing to take the just out of justice is not smart only cruel and evil.

The Truth

Wonderfully crafted presentation of the facts. One's political affiliation should never preclude the truth. The documented truth is all that needs be relevant.

Excellent review of Trumps many crimes and abuses.

Many details all the various ways in which Trump has abused the legal system. Eye-opening!