Hear how some Republicans are defending Trump amid indictment

CNN’s Manu Raju reports on how some House GOP members are defending Donald Trump after a grand jury in Manhattan voted to indict the former president.
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[Cheznrice]

They don't have McDonald's in prison, lol... That will make him absolutely miserable...

[ianreed]

"I say this to my Republican will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain."~Liz Cheney~

[comradecortez]

Alvin Bragg just saved our democracy! NYC is the best!

[Scarter]

I like Manu. He's a hard worker, and he asks good questions.

[juliec]

They will regret it in the long run. They're not learning. Someone in the gop needs to stand up and make a stand and try to fix this party

[Retrracin]

Remember when Hillary was investigasted 9 times and they still found nothing on her then continued screming "LOCK HER UP"

[auntiepha]

Daily Reminder: "A president is not a king and the plaintiff isn't the president." - D.C. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan

[comradecortez]

We got orange Trumpy now! NYC is the best!

[MRSomethin]

When I was growing up, Green Cards were so highly prized they were almost mythologised. They were the golden ticket, a chance to move to the greatest country on earth and pursue the American Dream. When a friend of mine won one in the Green Card lottery, we were awed and envious and disbelieving.

I loved the US. I admired the patriotism, the enthusiasm so many Americans held for their country. I admired Hollywood. I adored the John Hughes movies, and the TV dramas like Hill Street Blues and Family Ties and LA Law. I admired the multiculturalism, the idea of a melting pot of immigrants from around the globe. I coveted the college system, the diners, Walmart, and brands like Gap and Banana Republic. I marvelled at New York, which did and still does feel like the centre of the universe.
Now, I wouldn’t take a Green Card if it came with a bag of cash and a date with Beyonce. The country is so divided and so toxic that I worry for my American friends. From an ex-president who tells blatant lies and tries to undermine the democratic process, to the lack of socialised medicine and soaring costs of health care, from the institutionalised racism to the police violence, from the daily mass shootings (sometimes more than daily), to the “don’t say gay” bill, the US is an ongoing series of horror stories.
I still love New York and American movies, but New York isn’t the US, and neither is Hollywood. The US is 50 states, 24 of which have recently banned abortion. The US has more guns than people, and the highest rate of gun ownership in the world by a huge margin. The US had almost one school shooting per week last year, and homicide is the leading cause of death for kids and adolescents. The religious right is waging war on the rights of transgender people, the rights of gay people, and the reproductive rights of women, and they are making progress. Incarceration rates in the US are among the highest in the world and income inequality is the highest among developed nations.
There are progressives in the US, people who care about social justice and about the rights of the most vulnerable citizens. Most people didn’t vote for Donald Trump and most people don’t support the overturning of Roe vs Wade. But access to voting is unequal, the electoral college system is inequitable, and the stacked Supreme Court means that the values of a conservative minority beat the wishes of the majority. It is democracy, yes, but it is certainly not inclusive.
I used to revere the US, now I ache for the women and the LGBT+ community and the people of colour and the thousands upon thousands dead from gun violence each year. The US is now my Bill Cosby. It is a fallen hero for many of us.
I do sincerely pray the US can get past this mess and reclaim its right to greatness.

[comradecortez]

No crimes sneak by Alvin Bragg! He's our countries hero!

[thislittlelightofmine]

Did anyone ever think that's why he announced his run so soon? He KNEW what was coming and he announced so early so that he could play the political persecution card.

[paulgilbert]

Trump is 77 years old we may never see the end of a verdict and sentence with trial and appeal but at least he will have been indicted so far.

[Stanley-pxbt]

I drink my MAGA tears freshly squeezed.

[guspattyson]

Anyone remember Jerry Falwell asking for money to fight Larry Flynt?

[markp]

I think its funny how all these republicans rush to his defense without even seeing the charges and the evidence against him. It is too early to make any judgements.

[DavidJ]

Trump: "I do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully desecrate the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, befoul, pervert and violate the Constitution of the United States. So help me you're listening."  🤣

[caravanstuff]

I hope reporters are watching the airports in Florida!!!.😂😂♥️🇺🇸🇺🇦

[clothestravel]

To all those defending this monster: you are complicit in his behavior.

[alexduarte]

Maybe he can go over the border to get away, since there is no wall.

[BonafideGail]

They just can't quit him.
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