Mark Zaid, Esq
@markzaidesq.bsky.social
National Security Attorney, Comic Book Historian, University of Rochester Alum
Our legal team just filed the 1st known lawsuit dealing with unconstitutional federal govt involvement in an employment termination in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder.
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Our legal team just filed the 1st known lawsuit dealing with unconstitutional federal govt involvement in an employment termination in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder.
Trump openly hosting lavish party w/excess food & drink while tens of millions of Americans, especially children, face loss of SNAP food is exactly what F. Scott Fitzgerald decried against & reflects Trump's actual views on his true American kingdom.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Trump openly hosting lavish party w/excess food & drink while tens of millions of Americans, especially children, face loss of SNAP food is exactly what F. Scott Fitzgerald decried against & reflects Trump's actual views on his true American kingdom.
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My firm has been retained to represent former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and will properly respond to any further Executive or Legislative activities that may occur. Ms. Criswell's formal statement is below:
October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My firm has been retained to represent former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and will properly respond to any further Executive or Legislative activities that may occur. Ms. Criswell's formal statement is below:
Back in March, former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and I "sat" next to each other in Trump White House Victim Memorandum class.
How pathetic and embarrassing to see a sitting US President continue to personally attack a private citizen.
People still think this isn't authoritarian?
How pathetic and embarrassing to see a sitting US President continue to personally attack a private citizen.
People still think this isn't authoritarian?
September 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Back in March, former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and I "sat" next to each other in Trump White House Victim Memorandum class.
How pathetic and embarrassing to see a sitting US President continue to personally attack a private citizen.
People still think this isn't authoritarian?
How pathetic and embarrassing to see a sitting US President continue to personally attack a private citizen.
People still think this isn't authoritarian?
Even amazing lawyers can't change the fact that deceased individuals (or their estates) cannot bring defamation lawsuits.
September 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Even amazing lawyers can't change the fact that deceased individuals (or their estates) cannot bring defamation lawsuits.
New social media DoD policy severely restricting First Amendment rights beyond seen before & obviously intended to stifle dissent against Administration.
Of course, DoD political leadership would be in violation if actually applied to them. Leadership should come from the top.
Of course, DoD political leadership would be in violation if actually applied to them. Leadership should come from the top.
September 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
New social media DoD policy severely restricting First Amendment rights beyond seen before & obviously intended to stifle dissent against Administration.
Of course, DoD political leadership would be in violation if actually applied to them. Leadership should come from the top.
Of course, DoD political leadership would be in violation if actually applied to them. Leadership should come from the top.
This story is 100% false. My firm represents Holly Paz and she has absolutely not been fired by IRS.
We have sent @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy a legal demand to withdraw this story completely and will pursue defamation litigation if necessary.
We have sent @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy a legal demand to withdraw this story completely and will pursue defamation litigation if necessary.
September 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This story is 100% false. My firm represents Holly Paz and she has absolutely not been fired by IRS.
We have sent @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy a legal demand to withdraw this story completely and will pursue defamation litigation if necessary.
We have sent @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy a legal demand to withdraw this story completely and will pursue defamation litigation if necessary.
Apparently O'Keefe is panicking. Check out his Epstein deflection response on X! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
One would think he could do better than this.
One would think he could do better than this.
September 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Apparently O'Keefe is panicking. Check out his Epstein deflection response on X! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
One would think he could do better than this.
One would think he could do better than this.
Federal Judge has authorized discovery against O'Keefe to compel him w/i 7 days to reveal identity of his undercover operative "Heidi Doe".
Those who cooperate w/O'Keefe should be aware there may be legal consequences to their actions.
Those who cooperate w/O'Keefe should be aware there may be legal consequences to their actions.
September 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Federal Judge has authorized discovery against O'Keefe to compel him w/i 7 days to reveal identity of his undercover operative "Heidi Doe".
Those who cooperate w/O'Keefe should be aware there may be legal consequences to their actions.
Those who cooperate w/O'Keefe should be aware there may be legal consequences to their actions.
Our statement on behalf of our client former CDC Director Susan Monarez in light of HHS Secretary Kennedy's unsworn testimony before Senate Finance Committee today:
September 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Our statement on behalf of our client former CDC Director Susan Monarez in light of HHS Secretary Kennedy's unsworn testimony before Senate Finance Committee today:
This is the type of person Trump pardoned. He proudly asserts that they should have injured a US Capitol Police Officer worse than they did on January 6th (@sergeantaqgo.bsky.social) had to medically retire).
But MAGA supports law enforcement? Seriously? Then show me by condemning this guy.
But MAGA supports law enforcement? Seriously? Then show me by condemning this guy.
August 31, 2025 at 12:49 AM
This is the type of person Trump pardoned. He proudly asserts that they should have injured a US Capitol Police Officer worse than they did on January 6th (@sergeantaqgo.bsky.social) had to medically retire).
But MAGA supports law enforcement? Seriously? Then show me by condemning this guy.
But MAGA supports law enforcement? Seriously? Then show me by condemning this guy.
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
August 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
Remembering our UR schoolmate Katherine Hollister'90, who tragically perished in the bombing of Pan Am 103 on December 21, 1988, on the day of her birthday. She will not be forgotten. MELIORA.
August 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Remembering our UR schoolmate Katherine Hollister'90, who tragically perished in the bombing of Pan Am 103 on December 21, 1988, on the day of her birthday. She will not be forgotten. MELIORA.
Hey FBI, let's see any photos of the files taken from #JohnBolton's house and compare them.
August 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hey FBI, let's see any photos of the files taken from #JohnBolton's house and compare them.
My firm represents FBI Special Agent in Charge of Las Vegas Field Office Spencer Evans, a decorated 21 year veteran, who was just summarily fired by Dir #KashPatel. No due process. Fired because he followed COVID protocol instructions issued by Justice Dept back in 2021-22.
August 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
My firm represents FBI Special Agent in Charge of Las Vegas Field Office Spencer Evans, a decorated 21 year veteran, who was just summarily fired by Dir #KashPatel. No due process. Fired because he followed COVID protocol instructions issued by Justice Dept back in 2021-22.
2/Amazingly, #Grenell's legal team admits - per footnote below taken directly from Amended Complaint - that they do not materially address reasons why lawsuit was dismissed in first place.
How many of the lawyers on BlueSky would ever consider doing that in one of their cases?
How many of the lawyers on BlueSky would ever consider doing that in one of their cases?
August 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
2/Amazingly, #Grenell's legal team admits - per footnote below taken directly from Amended Complaint - that they do not materially address reasons why lawsuit was dismissed in first place.
How many of the lawyers on BlueSky would ever consider doing that in one of their cases?
How many of the lawyers on BlueSky would ever consider doing that in one of their cases?
Statement from former USSS @SecretService Director Kimberly Cheatle regarding latest reports concerning her #securityclearance.
For more information, contact me as her legal counsel.
For more information, contact me as her legal counsel.
August 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Statement from former USSS @SecretService Director Kimberly Cheatle regarding latest reports concerning her #securityclearance.
For more information, contact me as her legal counsel.
For more information, contact me as her legal counsel.
Hope Timely counts!
July 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hope Timely counts!
Today is 1st anniversary of attempted assassination attempt at Butler, PA, on President Trump. Here is statement from our client Kimberly Cheatle, who was serving as US Secret Service Director at the time.
Our condolences to the families of those tragically killed/injured that day.
Our condolences to the families of those tragically killed/injured that day.
July 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today is 1st anniversary of attempted assassination attempt at Butler, PA, on President Trump. Here is statement from our client Kimberly Cheatle, who was serving as US Secret Service Director at the time.
Our condolences to the families of those tragically killed/injured that day.
Our condolences to the families of those tragically killed/injured that day.
36 years ago today the cult classic Weekend at Bernies opened at theaters!
I love this movie! Can't stop watching and laughing!!!
Long live Bernie!!!!
I love this movie! Can't stop watching and laughing!!!
Long live Bernie!!!!
July 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
36 years ago today the cult classic Weekend at Bernies opened at theaters!
I love this movie! Can't stop watching and laughing!!!
Long live Bernie!!!!
I love this movie! Can't stop watching and laughing!!!
Long live Bernie!!!!
This is "Brady". He targeted our client #BrentEfron by false dating profile on #Tinder. He claimed to share same liberal values but was actually undercover operative for #ProjectVeritas secretly filming w/o consent during private date.
If you can identify him, please contact me.
If you can identify him, please contact me.
July 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This is "Brady". He targeted our client #BrentEfron by false dating profile on #Tinder. He claimed to share same liberal values but was actually undercover operative for #ProjectVeritas secretly filming w/o consent during private date.
If you can identify him, please contact me.
If you can identify him, please contact me.