Trump Responds to Arraignment on TruthSocial; McCarthy Pledges Accountability for DA
Immediately after his Manhattan arraignment, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on TruthSocial, emphasizing that legal experts from all political backgrounds believe there is “no case here.” He informed followers of his upcoming Mar-a-Lago speech and criticized the lack of surprises in the hearing, insisting that no illegal actions had taken place.
Alvin Bragg is attempting to interfere in our democratic process by invoking federal law to bring politicized charges against President Trump, admittedly using federal funds, while at the same time arguing that the peoples’ representatives in Congress lack jurisdiction to…
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) April 4, 2023
Trump also pointed out the significant costs associated with the NYPD’s presence and his recent court wins. Reactions to this historic day have been mixed, with Speaker McCarthy promising to hold DA Alvin Bragg accountable for what he perceives as politically charged charges. In contrast, President Biden seems pleased with the legal challenges the GOP frontrunner is facing.