TULSA, Okla. — Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a New York Grand Jury Thursday following an investigation into his use of campaign funds, the first-ever criminal case against a former president.
Reactions across the country have been mixed, with some thinking the former President deserves punishment to others thinking the investigation is politically motivated.
Trump's lawyers said in a statement, “He did not commit any crime. We will vigorously fight this political prosecution in court.”
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, who invited the former President to the NCAA tournament in Tulsa just two weeks ago, posted this on Facebook last night:
Radical leftists have been going after President Trump since day one — this sham of an indictment is no different.
Instead of blindly attacking the 45th President, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg should address the skyrocketing crime epidemic in his own backyard — a direct result of soft-on-crime policies. This latest witch-hunt will only make President Trump stronger.
The Oklahoma Republican Party released this statement:
"Not since Democrat Presidential candidate John Edwards was charged, and the jury deadlocked, has such a charge been brought against an elected official. Independent of whom the official is, the law and precedent is in favor of President Trump, and we believe that this George Soros-backed District Attorney should drop this politically motivated case."
Congressman Tom Cole's response:
“This is a sad day for America. In my opinion, the indictment of former President Trump is politically motivated, legally dubious and unlikely to prevail in court.”
Congressman Josh Brecheen issued the following statement following the indictment of President Donald Trump:
“Politically motivated witch hunts against President Trump or any other former President or presidential candidate is a serious abuse of power. House Republicans are committed to investigating if any federal funds are being used by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his office to target President Trump for the purpose of interfering in our elections. I urge Democrats to join Republicans in condemning this baseless act of political persecution and commit to upholding the integrity of our elections and Republic.”
Governor Kevin Stitt also addressed it during his weekly press availability.
Followthis link to learn what the indictment means and what is expected to happen next.
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