Staff Reports
Congressional Republicans are outraged over the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump by a Manhattan jury. In response, they are preparing to fight back against Democrats with a series of counterpunches. The trial brought significant backlash from Republicans, and Trump’s allies have been quick to come to his defense. They have condemned those they believe led to his conviction and have taken steps to retaliate.
Republican lawmakers have backed up their criticism with political action. A group of 10 GOP senators has pledged to oppose Democratic judicial and political appointees. They have also committed to blocking any funding not directly related to national security and to expediting consideration and passage of Democrat legislation deemed vital to the safety of the American people.
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Congressional Republicans furious about former President Donald Trump’s conviction by a Manhattan jury last week are preparing a series of counterpunches to hit back at Democrats.https://t.co/n6u1uPhxev
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This group includes high-profile senators like Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance, Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn, and Josh Hawley. Although these 10 senators represent only a fifth of the Republican Senate contingent, their unified stance could be sufficient to stall bipartisan bills. However, it should be noted that Democrats currently hold a majority in the Senate, with 47 votes plus four independent senators who caucus with them.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for defunding New York in response to Trump’s conviction. She argued that New York’s charges against Trump were illegal and corrupt, and thus the state should not receive any federal funding. While Greene lacks the sole power to defund New York, her statement underscores the strong opposition among Republicans to what they view as an unwarranted conviction of Trump.
In addition, House Republicans are seeking to have Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Trump prosecutor Matthew Colangelo appear before the Judiciary Committee’s Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. They intend to investigate the alleged politically motivated prosecutions of the federal government, particularly Trump’s recent indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. It is worth noting that the committee’s request for Bragg and Colangelo is not binding and does not seem to have led to their planned attendance at the hearing.
Furthermore, there is renewed pressure among House Republicans to investigate special counsel Jack Smith, who is involved in two of Trump’s other cases, along with Bragg. House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested that Smith may be abusing his authority. He has called for investigations into Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Special Counsel Jack Smith, emphasizing a need for answers and expressing an unwillingness to tolerate what is perceived as a two-tiered justice system.
It is clear that Congressional Republicans are vehemently opposed to the conviction of former President Donald Trump and are taking significant measures to push back against what they perceive as unfounded attacks on the former president. Their actions reflect a strong commitment to defending Trump and challenging what they consider to be politically motivated prosecutions.
