Lawmakers and political leaders are reacting to the historic arraignment of former Pres. Trump, who now faces 34 felony charges of falsifying business records related to 2016 hush money payments — a case he denies as political persecution.
related to 2016 hush money payments -- a case he denies as political persecution.
Opponents of former President Donald Trump protest outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York, April 4, 2023.Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has not commented on Trump's arraignment -- and has never issued a formal statement on the case against him in New York. He hadn't been present on Capitol Hill to be peppered with questions about the looming indictment because he was in his home state of Kentucky recovering from a fall.
Also outside the courthouse in Manhattan on Tuesday was embattled freshman Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who wrote in a later tweet that he showed up because that’s what real supporters do.” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on the day of former President Donald Trump's planned court appearance after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, April 4, 2023.On the other side of the aisle, lawmakers' messaging centered on support for the “justice system” or Bragg, who is now leading the years-long investigation of Trump in New York City.
At a briefing at the White House on Tuesday afternoon, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefly addressed Trump’s arraignment but said she would continue to stay mum on the matter despite pressure from reporters. "Obviously he will catch part of the news when he has a moment to catch up on the news of the day. But this is not his focus for today," Jean-Pierre said.
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