Inmate Sues Trump Over Political Use | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

A 27-year-old inmate convicted of murder is suing Donald Trump for allegedly weaponizing his case for political gain during the 2024 campaign, demanding $75 million, an apology, and U.S. citizenship. The lawsuit claims Trump’s public mockery—including using his mug shot in ads and branding him “America’s problem”—humiliated him and led to ridicule in prison, reducing his identity to race and immigration status. Though he admits guilt, the inmate argues his case was exploited for political theater, shattering his dignity. Legal experts say the claim faces steep hurdles, as public embarrassment…