Politicians, celebrities react to Trump indictment
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge.
The indictment of Trump sent shockwaves throughout the nation Thursday afternoon, spawning widespread reaction from celebrities and politicians worldwide.Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis issued a strong reaction to the indictment Thursday, calling it "un-American." "The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head," DeSantis wrote on Twitter. "The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct.
Yet, now he is stretching the law to target a political opponent." DeSantis continued, "Florida will not assist in an extradition request given the questionable circumstances at issue with this Soros-backed Manhattan prosecutor and his political agenda."Texas Senator Ted Cruz also spoke out against the criminal charges Thursday."The Democrat Party’s hatred for Donald Trump knows no bounds.
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