Numerous GOP elected representatives, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, come to aid of embattled Republican presidential nominee.
Numerous Republican legislators showed support for Donald Trump Thursday, possibly aware their political fates are inextricably linked to the former president, after a New York jury moved to convict the Republican presidential nominee on 34 counts of fraud.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
This was a sham show trial. The Kangaroo Court will never stand on appeal.
Americans deserve better than a sitting U.S. President weaponizing our justice system against a political opponent— all to win an election.
We must FIRE Joe Biden in November.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 30, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Today’s verdict represents the culmination of a legal process that has been bent to the political will of the actors involved: a leftist prosecutor, a partisan judge and a jury reflective of one of the most liberal enclaves in America—all in an effort to “get” Donald Trump.
That…
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 30, 2024
Today’s verdict represents the culmination of a legal process that has been bent to the political will of the actors involved: a leftist prosecutor, a partisan judge and a jury reflective of one of the most liberal enclaves in America—all in an effort to “get” Donald Trump. That this case—involving alleged misdemeanor business records violations from nearly a decade ago—was even brought is a testament to the political debasement of the justice system in places like New York City. This is especially true considering this same district attorney routinely excuses criminal conduct in a way that has endangered law-abiding citizens in his jurisdiction. It is often said that no one is above the law, but it is also true that no one is below the law. If the defendant were not Donald Trump, this case would never have been brought, the judge would have never issued similar rulings, and the jury would have never returned a guilty verdict. In America, the rule of law should be applied in a dispassionate, even-handed manner, not become captive to the political agenda of some kangaroo court.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
The American people see this for what it is: a politically motivated prosecution orchestrated by those who want to “get” President Trump.
On November 5th, Americans will render their verdict on Joe Biden’s failed leadership based on the issues that affect them everyday.
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) May 30, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson
My statement on President Trump trial verdict:
Today is a shameful day in American history. Democrats cheered as they convicted the leader of the opposing party on ridiculous charges, predicated on the testimony of a disbarred, convicted felon. This was a purely political…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) May 30, 2024
My statement on President Trump trial verdict: Today is a shameful day in American history. Democrats cheered as they convicted the leader of the opposing party on ridiculous charges, predicated on the testimony of a disbarred, convicted felon. This was a purely political exercise, not a legal one. The weaponization of our justice system has been a hallmark of the Biden Administration, and the decision today is further evidence that Democrats will stop at nothing to silence dissent and crush their political opponents. The American people see this as lawfare, and they know it is wrong—and dangerous. President Trump will rightfully appeal this absurd verdict—and he WILL WIN!
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
RELEASE: My Response To The Trump Verdict pic.twitter.com/oHwEmZlW0j
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 30, 2024
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
How long can our Republic survive once partisans have taken over the judicial process? This verdict will tragically undermine Americans’ confidence in impartial justice. A sad day for America…
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) May 30, 2024
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio)
This decision is a disgrace to the rule of law and our Constitution.
Dems invented a felony to "get Trump," with the help of a Soros funded prosecutor and a Biden donor Judge, who rigged the entire case to get this outcome.
This isn't justice, it's election interference.
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) May 30, 2024
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)
Guilty on 34 counts, but no underlying crime. Partisan hacks serving as judges, investigators, and prosecutors have turned our legal system into a farce at both the state and federal level. pic.twitter.com/It2tcRHpxG
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 30, 2024
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)
This verdict is the corrupt result of a corrupt trial, a corrupt judge, and a corrupt DA.
We will stand with President Trump now more than ever to save the country.
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) May 30, 2024
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)
The verdict is a travesty of justice.
The Manhattan kangaroo court shows what happens when our justice system is weaponized by partisan prosecutors in front of a biased judge with an unfair process, designed to keep President Trump off the campaign trail and avoid bringing…
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) May 30, 2024
The verdict is a travesty of justice. The Manhattan kangaroo court shows what happens when our justice system is weaponized by partisan prosecutors in front of a biased judge with an unfair process, designed to keep President Trump off the campaign trail and avoid bringing attention to President Biden’s failing radical policies. Americans see through Democrats’ lawfare tactics and know President Trump will be vindicated on appeal.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.)
What happened in NY is disaster verdict by a crooked judge and a crooked prosecution. Donald Trump is innocent. To hell with what the jury said.
America, this is what a political prosecution looks like. Remember in November!
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) May 30, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.)
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) May 30, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
From the beginning of this sham trial, I stood by President Trump, and my support for him is stronger than ever. As Attorney General of Texas, I will unleash every tool at my disposal to fight this blatant corruption and political persecution spewing from New York and the Biden…
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) May 30, 2024
From the beginning of this sham trial, I stood by President Trump, and my support for him is stronger than ever. As Attorney General of Texas, I will unleash every tool at my disposal to fight this blatant corruption and political persecution spewing from New York and the Biden administration.
Republican Ariz. Senate Candidate Kari Lake
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@KariLake‘s Full Statement on Trump Verdict pic.twitter.com/jimpSp42w7
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) May 30, 2024
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Trump led criminal justice reform. Now he’s suffering criminal *injustice* at the highest level. One of surprising effects of this sham verdict: more black voters will flock to Trump in droves & for good reason. I didn’t think the Democrat Party would be so dumb, but here we are.
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) May 30, 2024
Former congressman and Mich. US Senate candidate Justin Amash
Set aside the politics. Today’s verdict is an affront to the Rule of Law and a perversion of justice. Bragg weaponized the legal system to indict Trump on charges that never would have been brought against anyone else. This selective and abusive prosecution will further undermine…
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 30, 2024
Set aside the politics. Today’s verdict is an affront to the Rule of Law and a perversion of justice. Bragg weaponized the legal system to indict Trump on charges that never would have been brought against anyone else. This selective and abusive prosecution will further undermine confidence in our Constitution and divide America. It must not stand.
More on this as it develops…