GOP Rallies Around Trump as Hush-Money Trial Ends

The guilty verdict against former President Trump has unexpectedly unified moderate Republicans and longtime Trump skeptics, including Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Susan Collins, in his defense. This rallying effect is seen as crucial for the GOP's chances in upcoming elections, despite concerns that the conviction could alienate independent voters. Prominent Republicans argue that the case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was politically motivated and unfair, predicting it will be overturned on appeal.