Most GOP candidates support Trump even if convicted.
Former GOP Figures Express Support for Trump Despite Indictments
In a surprising moment during the recent GOP presidential primary debate, several prominent Republicans showed their unwavering support for former President Donald Trump, even in the face of his ongoing legal troubles.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis all raised their hands when asked if they would vote for Trump if he were to be convicted.
This declaration came during the debate, which was moderated by Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Trump currently faces multiple indictments, including allegations of campaign finance violations, mishandling documents, and attempting to overturn the 2020 election. He has pleaded not guilty in the first three cases and is scheduled to surrender in the fourth case in Fulton County, Georgia.
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Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) took a different stance, signaling that he would not support Trump as the GOP nominee if convicted. He emphasized the need to stop normalizing Trump’s behavior, stating that it is “beneath the office of president.”
Vivek Ramaswamy passionately defended Trump, proclaiming him as “the best president of the 21st century.” He argued against the weaponization of the justice system and called for an end to the use of police force against political opponents.
Amidst the audience’s cheers, moderator Bret Baier had to intervene and ask for quiet.
Chris Christie fired back at Ramaswamy, drawing on his experience as a former U.S. Attorney and governor. He refused to bow to Trump and criticized his disrespect for the Constitution. Ramaswamy compared Christie to a contributor on MSNBC, a left-wing network, highlighting their ideological differences.
With the exception of Ramaswamy, the candidates agreed that former Vice President Mike Pence made the right choice on January 6, 2021, by upholding the Constitution during the certification of the 2020 election.
Sen. Tim Scott expressed concern over the weaponization of the Department of Justice and pledged to fire Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray if given the chance.
Gov. Ron DeSantis echoed the call to end the weaponization of government.
Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) reiterated his belief that Trump’s actions on January 6 disqualified him from holding the presidency again, which drew further jeers from the audience.
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