Support for Trump in Hush Money Trial
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) supports former President Trump in hush money trial, calling it election interference and standing by Trump's innocence. Johnson is the highest-ranking lawmaker to visit Trump in New York amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Key Points
- Speaker Mike Johnson declares Trump's innocence and criticizes the trial as a travesty of justice
- Johnson labels the gag order on Trump as ridiculous and unprecedented
- GOP lawmakers, including Johnson, question the credibility of star witness Michael Cohen
Pros
- Speaker Mike Johnson shows strong support for former President Trump
- Johnson calls the trial a sham and accuses prosecutors of election interference
- High-ranking GOP lawmakers rally behind Trump during legal proceedings
Cons
- Critics argue that Trump's legal troubles are being downplayed by his supporters
- Concerns raised about Speaker Johnson's involvement in the trial