Arrr! Republicans be squawkin' like parrots, callin' it a dark day for America after Trump's trial verdict.
2024-05-30
Arrr mateys, them scallywag Republican lawmakers be a howlin' like a banshee over the outcome of the NY v Trump trial! They be sayin' it's a travesty and a mockery of justice! Methinks they be needin' some grog to calm their nerves! Aye, pass the rum!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, Republican lawmakers were not happy with the New York v. Trump verdict, calling it "corrupt and rigged." House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., declared it a "shameful day in American history." He accused Democrats of cheering the conviction of their political opponent on "ridiculous charges." Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., labeled the outcome a "complete travesty" and a mockery of justice. The trial was criticized as a "political show" by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. Meanwhile, Sens. Rick Scott and John Cornyn condemned the trial as a "sham" and a "disgrace," respectively. Republican lawmakers have rallied behind Trump, with over 100 House Republicans and over two dozen Senate Republicans endorsing him for the next election. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., called the trial "pure election interference," while Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, lamented the verdict as a "dark day for America." Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., accused the justice system of being "corrupt and rigged" under President Biden. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., expressed concerns about partisanship in the judicial process and its impact on American confidence in impartial justice. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to silence Stormy Daniels about an alleged affair with him. The charges were part of a years-long investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, leading to a divisive verdict that has sparked strong reactions from Republican lawmakers.