Four ways Republicans are trying to punish Democrats for Trump conviction
By
Ross O'Keefe
June 3, 2024 9:40 am
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Congressional Republicans furious about former President Donald Trump’s conviction by a Manhattan jury last week are preparing a series of counterpunches to hit back at Democrats.
The historic trial caused an uproar among Republicans, and Trump’s allies have raced to his aid, condemning those who contributed to his conviction and putting forth actions to punish those they believe caused it.
After blasting the decision in public statements and media appearances, lawmakers are backing up their words with some political muscle.
Delaying votes in the Senate
A group of 10 GOP senators vowed to combat Democratic judicial and political appointees, along with disallowing any “non-security related funding for this administration or any appropriations bill which funds partisan lawfare” and “expedited consideration and passage of Democrat legislation or authorities that are not directly relevant to the safety of the American people.”
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