Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department against Republican attacks during a House committee hearing, following Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments. Garland dismissed conspiracy theories about the DOJ's involvement in the case and condemned threats and falsehoods targeting career agents and prosecutors. He emphasized the independence of the Manhattan District Attorney's actions and vowed to continue defending democracy.
A recent poll indicates that half of Americans believe the verdict in the hush money case involving Donald Trump was correct, reflecting a divided public opinion on the matter.
RNC co-chair Lara Trump criticized Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan for urging respect for the legal process in Donald Trump's hush money trial, calling his comments "ridiculous" and stating he doesn't deserve respect from Republicans. Hogan had emphasized the importance of the rule of law and avoiding toxic partisanship. Lara Trump highlighted the significant fundraising response following Trump's conviction.
President Biden criticized former President Trump, suggesting that Trump would not discuss pardons if Black Americans had stormed the Capitol. Meanwhile, polling indicates that half of Americans believe the hush money verdict against Trump was correct. Various political figures and analysts have weighed in on the implications of Trump's legal troubles, with some viewing the verdict as a victory for the rule of law.
