For years, the American people have watched as the radical left and their allies in the liberal media waged a relentless campaign of lawfare against President Donald Trump. From the Russia hoax to two sham impeachments, and now the politically motivated New York prosecution, the Democrats’ playbook has been clear: weaponize the justice system to take down their greatest political threat. And finally, on live television, a Democrat operative admitted what we’ve all known—the New York case was nothing more than a coordinated “resistance” effort to derail Trump’s presidency and 2024 comeback.
During a segment on CNN’s The Arena with Kasie Hunt, Scott Jennings, one of the few voices on the network willing to challenge leftist narratives, cornered Democrat strategist Lis Smith—a former communications advisor to Pete Buttigieg—into confessing the truth. The discussion began with Democrats’ frustration over their leadership’s failures, but Jennings masterfully steered the conversation to expose the real agenda behind Trump’s legal battles.
Smith, seemingly oblivious to the implications of her words, bragged: “Democrats are learning … that Democrats can not only be the party of resistance. Like we resisted so hard between 2017 and 2024. We impeached the guy [Trump]. Like, we prosecuted him. Convicted him of 34 felony counts. And guess what, he still got elected. I don’t know how much harder we can resist right now.”
Jennings, seizing the moment, fired back: “Wait, are you admitting that the case against Trump in New York was part of the organized Democratic party resistance?” Smith, caught red-handed, could only smirk and laugh before conceding, “It was a Democratic prosecutor.”
The admission was staggering—not because it was surprising, but because it confirmed what conservatives have argued for years. The left, terrified of Trump’s enduring popularity and his unstoppable momentum in 2024, resorted to abusing the legal system to sabotage him. This wasn’t about justice; it was about power.
Jennings later shared the clip, tweeting: “I can’t believe it. They finally admitted it on live TV.” And while the liberal media continues to peddle their anti-Trump narratives, this moment laid bare their hypocrisy. The same outlets that posture as defenders of democracy have cheered on lawfare tactics designed to silence a political opponent.
I can't believe it. They finally admitted it on live TV:
The prosecution of President Trump was an organized effort by the Democratic Party "resistance."
Lawfare is real. The justice system was weaponized against President Trump. pic.twitter.com/uvMKTHcA53
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) May 15, 2025
President Trump, despite every dirty trick thrown his way, remains the undisputed leader of the conservative movement. His resilience in the face of these attacks only strengthens his support among millions of Americans who see through the left’s corruption. The New York verdict, like every other witch hunt before it, will only fuel his triumphant return to the White House.