Staff Reports
In New York City, a jury found former President Donald Trump “guilty” on all 34 counts in a high-profile trial. The verdict was quickly met with criticism from House Republicans, who emphasized their support for Trump and condemned the decision. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan labeled the verdict as a “travesty of justice,” pointing to the biased judge and partisan prosecutors as evidence of a weaponized justice system under the Biden administration. He expressed confidence in Trump’s eventual vindication through the appeals process.
Similarly, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik emphasized the corrupt and unAmerican nature of the trial, accusing Democrats of utilizing the justice system for political gain. Stefanik also raised concerns about the trial’s various irregularities, such as the judge’s alleged bias and a gag order imposed on Trump and his team. She highlighted the importance of electing Trump in the upcoming November presidential election to counter Biden’s purportedly failing agenda.
My statement on the rigged verdict in the New York City Biden Trial against President Trump:
“Today’s verdict shows how corrupt, rigged, and unAmerican the weaponized justice system has become under Joe Biden and Democrats. I fully support President Trump appealing this decision…
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) May 30, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Jim Banks echoed these sentiments, characterizing the trial as a political prosecution orchestrated by Democrats to interfere with the electoral process. They emphasized the unfairness of the proceedings and underscored their unwavering support for Trump. Johnson condemned the weaponization of the justice system by the Biden administration, while Banks accused Biden and his allies of orchestrating a sham trial to undermine Trump’s political prospects.
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
Overall, House Republicans rallied behind Trump, vigorously denouncing the trial’s outcome and vowing to support the former president as he navigates the appeals process. Their statements reflected a unified stance against what they perceived as the politicization and corruption of the justice system under the current Democratic administration.
