Trump's Indictment Creates Political Divide Among Republicans and Democrats

Republicans in Congress are avoiding direct defense of former President Donald Trump as he faces an impending indictment over hush money payments to an adult film star. Some Republicans, including Rep. Mike Turner and Sen. Bill Cassidy, have echoed Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin's call for legal scrutiny while warning against politically motivated prosecutions. However, Trump's conservative defenders are still rallying around him, with Rep. Jim Jordan threatening retribution through the spending process. The indictment will likely spark a debate within the GOP on whether Trump should be nominated for a third presidential election.