House Republicans including Andy Biggs and Neal Dunn voice support for Donald Trump amid hush money trial
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Amid Donald Trump's trial in New York, a number of House Republicans took to social media on Wednesday, May 29, to express their support for the former president saying that the "deck [is] stacked against" him.
"Democrat judge. Democrat prosecutor. Democrat jury. Deck stacked against President Trump. Who did nothing wrong. And is still fighting for you," Ohio Republican Representative Jim Jordan wrote in a post on X, Fox News reports.
Democrat judge.
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) May 29, 2024
Democrat prosecutor.
Democrat jury.
Deck stacked against President Trump.
Who did nothing wrong.
And is still fighting for you!
Georgia Republican Representative Mike Collins denounced Donald Trump's hush money trial as a 'disgrace'
Georgia Republican Representative Mike Collins bemoaned the "motivated attacks" against the former president and denounced the trial as a "disgrace" and a "stain on our justice system."
"This trial is a disgrace, sham, and stain on our justice system," Collins wrote in a post on X. "The American people see through the politically motivated attacks against President Trump and have already acquitted him in their minds," he added.
This trial is a disgrace, sham, and stain on our justice system.
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) May 29, 2024
The American people see through the politically motivated attacks against President Trump and have already acquitted him in their minds. https://t.co/irUPf4Dgz1
Arizona GOP Representative Andy Biggs opens up on Donald Trump's hush money trial
Arizona GOP Representative Andy Biggs also commented on the trial in a social media post saying, "You would expect to see prosecution of political opponents in Communist China, not the United States of America." "Election interference," Biggs added.
Prosecuting political opponents is a tactic you would expect to see in Communist China, not the United States of America.
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) May 29, 2024
Election interference.
What did Florida Republican Representative Neal Dunn tweet?
Echoing Biggs, Florida Republican Representative Neal Dunn took issue with Judge Juan Merchan's "appalling" jury instructions and insisted it mirrors what "happens in third-world countries."
"Judge Merchan’s jury instructions are appalling and clearly intended to secure a conviction for President Trump," Dunn wrote in a post to X, adding "This is what happens in third-world countries with no respect for the rule of law - not the USA."
Judge Merchan’s jury instructions are appalling and clearly intended to secure a conviction for President Trump.
— Dr. Neal Dunn (@DrNealDunnFL2) May 29, 2024
This is what happens in third-world countries with no respect for the rule of law - not the USA. https://t.co/GAsCCvCC5X
Donald Trump spoke outside the Manhattan courtroom after the jury was dismissed
After the conclusion of the jury instructions on Wednesday morning, May 29, the jury was excused to begin deliberations in the historic case against President Trump.
Trump spoke outside the Manhattan courtroom after the jury was dismissed to begin deliberations, saying that "Mother Teresa could not beat these charges."
"I would say in listening to the charges from the judge, who, as you know, is very conflicted and corrupt because of the conflict and very, very corrupt...Mother Teresa could not beat these charges," Trump said, adding "These charges are rigged. The whole thing is rigged."
Internet reacts to House Republicans' pro-Donald Trump tweets
Netizens slammed the House Republicans following their social media posts, supporting Donald Trump. One X user lashed out Representative Jim Jordan saying, "Republican criminal. You're worthless, Jordan. No redeeming value."
Another added, "And this is precisely why no one trusts the judicial system in this country. It’s laughable that Democrats who hated the judicial system, all of a sudden trust the judicial system now." "Keep kissing his ass, Jimmy!! His attack on the two women were in NY. His lawyers approved the jury. You must be extremely concerned of his guilt with your pathetic tweet," wrote one.
Keep kissing his ass, Jimmy!! His attack on the two women were in NY. His lawyers approved the jury. You must be extremely concerned of his guilt with your pathetic tweet.
— TheCaptain (@TheCapt91764309) May 29, 2024
And this is precisely why no one trusts the judicial system in this country. It’s laughable that Democrats who hated the judicial system, all of a sudden trust the judicial system now.
— DEL (@delinthecity_) May 29, 2024
Republican criminal.
— Cranky Yankee (@cranky_yankee) May 29, 2024
You're worthless, Jordan. No redeeming value.
Many users also criticized Representative Mike Collins for his tweet. One user bashed him saying "So you really don’t believe in the laws that you swore an oath to uphold…..for you, the laws, like the election results are only fair if it goes your way….just take your ball and go home!" "He paid a porn star hush money. Two actually. He is guilty as sin. You know it too," reminded one.
He paid a porn star hush money. Two actually. He is guilty as sin. You know it too.
— JbuGA (@Jennife87147265) May 29, 2024
So you really don’t believe in the laws that you swore an oath to uphold…..for you, the laws, like the election results are only fair if it goes your way….just take your ball and go home!
— Michael Kee (@MichaelKee1906) May 29, 2024
Neal Dunn also couldn't escape from the wrath of internet users. One user wrote, "Except that you’re just posting falsehoods. Sheesh," while another penned, " This 'doctor' is one of the clowns who stayed silent when Trump was telling people to inject bleach."
☝️This "doctor" is one of the clowns who stayed silent when Trump was telling people to inject bleach.☝️
— DC (@DavidFCarty) May 29, 2024
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