'What I just heard makes me sick': Michael Beschloss reacts to GOP defense of Trump

Republican lawmakers quickly came to Donald Trump's defense following Thursday's guilty verdict, with Sen. Tim Scott calling it 'a hoax, a sham,' Lara Trump calling it 'shameful', Sen. Ted Cruz saying it's 'an absolute travesty' and Sen. Marco Rubio calling it a 'quintessential show trial'. Michael Beschloss and Chris Matthews discuss.



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[charlesh]

No Scott, this is the justice system working the right way!

[bigfathen]

Don’t be a criminal and you won’t have to sleep in court for 6 weeks

[trebor]

"A shameful day in American history." Well I do agree with that statement! And one individual is chiefly responsible for that, DJT!

[josem]

All Republican who have law degree should lose them if they don't believe in the Rule of Law.

[corit]

“You knew I was a snake when you took me in” - They all knew

[OmgAuntySuzanne]

This is what happens when you ignore the importance of an education.

[charlesr]

This was justice served by a jury of peers. The "law and order" party doesn't exist any more. These sycophants are beyond pathetic.

[jamesrobertson]

The disrespect for our justice system for our peaceful change of power and law by the GOP is disgusting.

[jackiepike]

Even after being convicted, Ted Cruz, Tim Scott and Marco Rubio are still campaigning to be Trump's vice-president. Sad!

[TheMangoMussolini]

"Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain, " Liz Cheney said almost 2 years to the day. Still as true now as it was then.

[MaryFry-cgch]

Holy crap. Tim Scott has sold his soul.

[MrMac-]

“It's no longer a question of if the Former American President is a Traitor, but rather if Republican voters are still Americans.”

[darrellmay]

The Hypocrisy by the GOP is outstanding!

[SmilingCherryBlossoms-yxtt]

This is what you get for telling lies my Republican colleagues

[ReadMachiavelli-giwk]

Trump lost me when he REFUSED TO TESTIFY UNDER OATH. But he went in front of cameras every morning and afternoon.
An innocent person doesn’t “have” to take the Stand; but they don’t spend a year telling everyone they can’t wait to testify, and sleaze out.

[ccwalker]

Tim Scott, geez. Find yourself brotha because if you think the GOP aren't laughing behind your back and calling you names then maybe you are fully gone.

[bettyzebell]

This was the law finally catching up to this thug.

[um]

The people who told us to take responsibility refuse to take responsibility.

[MA-wogy]

Cruz is heart broken over a guy who slagged off his wife???? What a cheeseball!

[melanieanderson]

Rubio is a ridiculous little sycophant.