Posted on 03/30/2023 10:11:52 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
The reaction is now coming in on the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
People on the right are universally condemning this action by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg as a politically motivated prosecution. Trump has already weighed in, proclaiming his innocence and noting how they have been trying to get him, ever since he came down the elevator and posed an impediment to their lust for power.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) blasted the indictment as “political persecution” and he also pointed out the great harm it did to the rule of law: “This is completely unprecedented and is a catastrophic escalation in the weaponization of the justice system.”
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) was succinct. “Outrageous,” he said, nothing more being necessary.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) let Alvin Bragg have it and said he would be held to account.
Alvin Bragg has irreparably damaged our country in an attempt to interfere in our Presidential election.
As he routinely frees violent criminals to terrorize the public, he weaponized our sacred system of justice against President Donald Trump.
The American people will not…
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 30, 2023
“Alvin Bragg has irreparably damaged our country in an attempt to interfere in our Presidential election,” McCarthy proclaimed. “As he routinely frees violent criminals to terrorize the public, he weaponized our sacred system of justice against President Donald Trump. The American people will not tolerate this injustice, and the House of Representatives will hold Alvin Bragg and his unprecedented abuse of power to account.”
Perhaps the most anticipated comment was from Trump’s presumed Republican rival in the 2024 primary race, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head.
It is un-American.
The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Yet, now he is…
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 30, 2023
“The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head,” DeSantis declared.
“It is un-American.
“The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Yet, now he is stretching the law to target a political opponent.”
This was similar to what he said when the news first broke a couple of weeks ago about the possible indictment when he attacked Bragg. However, at that time, he also took a shot at Trump in his statement. This time he didn’t do that.
But DeSantis also said something now that he had not before that may or may not become important, something that some on the right were hoping he’d say before.
That’s a big statement and a big card to throw out there. As a practical matter, it may not come into play, as Trump and his attorney are likely to arrange for the scheduling to turn himself in. Trump will get bailed out and be out relatively quickly. We’ll have to see how it ultimately plays out.
But it was important for DeSantis to say it, for the principle of fighting against the unfair prosecution in this case. The important thing at this point is to stand against this effort against Trump as a block, because never have we been so close to becoming a banana republic under these Democrats who’ll clearly stop at nothing to help preserve their own power.
Editor’s Note: If they can come for a former president actively campaigning to take back the White House, they can come for us, and they can come for you.
Actually, he never mentioned Trump by name. Now, THAT’s leadership! /s
The indictment is driven by corruption, and everyone knows it.
RDS could cause indictment and extradition of Fat Al to Fla.
Fat Al looks to be yugely at risk and in need of intervention, on a number of levels.
You're really scraping the barrel for something bad to say about DeSantis. He's actually been more respectful and supportive of Trump these past few months than visa versa.
Oddly, teh only statement by any prominent Republican that the Trump camp didn’t retweet.
Because it’s about something bigger than Trump. It’s about the weaponization of government against political opponents.
it was a great statement — principled, accepting and using his power, right on target.
Same type of blah blah as the previous one. What a weasel this Florida man
Divided we fall…
LOL. What else was he to say? If this Poser said anything else his already diminishing, unannounced, defacto campaign against President Trump would be TOAST.
He had to say this in the fruitless hope to campaign against President Trump. Funded entirely by Bush and Cruz donors.
And, before the Never-Trumpers scream about this statement, I will simply refer them to FEC Donation Data. Well documented by many conservative commentators.
In addition to the praise given to Desantis by previous Bushie cheerleaders.
Desantis is a Yale graduate and a Lawyer. If this fact means nothing to you you are a fool. It is exactly these types that are entirely responsible for the decline of our country. They will sell their own mothers for political and personal power.
And relying on what a known liar said
Who is Fat Al?
Alvin Bragg?
This is just posturing by DeSantis. When one state indicts someone, another state can’t refuse to extradite.
And that’s as it should be. We don’t want blue states harboring people who are wanted in red states.
Whatever politics are at play with Trump and DeSantis and MSM’s manipulation of the event, the crux of the matter is what you asserted, “...the weaponization of government against political opponents.” This ploy will be used against others to interfere with the election process via lawfare. For the leftists, it only matters that Trump’s name can be used in sentences with impeached, indicted and arrested.
Good for him.
Close enough.
USC 18 Section 242
Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
Has penalties up to and including death. But then laws are for the little people only.
Good for de Santis...thats a wise move most Americans will appreciate.
As for DJT:”...and be out relatively quickly.” Don’t bet on it. this moment will be milked by Bragg and the dumbles for as long as possible, bond or no bond. Delay the bail hearing...shuffle papers...Trump behind bars photo ops...
Yet ANOTHER despicable day in our history I have to watch.
‘Bout had enough...
Looks like RDS learned from his previous misstep.
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