“It is fundamental to our American system of justice that the government prosecutes cases because of alleged criminal conduct regardless of who the defendant happens to be. In this case the opposite has happened. The district attorney, who campaigned on a promise to prosecute Donald Trump, brought these charges precisely because of who the defendant was rather than because of any specified criminal conduct. The political underpinnings of this case further blur the lines between the judicial system and the electoral system, and this verdict likely will be the subject of a protracted appeals process.” – Sen. Susan Collins, via press release.
If you ever thought that Susan Collins would eventually do the right thing, please allow me to introduce you to Susan Collins. pic.twitter.com/c6eMBZOO2C
— Bob Geiger (@GeigerNews) May 31, 2024