The MAGA House Republicans, who are beyond the pale in their behavior, visited criminal Insurrectionists who were engaged in the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack a couple of days ago.
Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and about 20 others, claimed these insurrectionists were “political prisoners”, and complained about their jail conditions.
But two Democrats who went with the Republicans to monitor the situation–Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas and Congressman Robert Garcia of California–made clear that the conditions of the DC jail are far superior to the general jail and prison conditions in most American states, and particularly in southern states.
These same MAGA Republicans also are pressuring, illegally, that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg testify about the “Stormy Daniels” case against Donald Trump, which seems likely to lead to an indictment.
This is totally illegal, for Congress to intervene in local investigations and prosecutions.
The fact that MAGA Republicans are still willing to back Donald Trump no matter what the circumstances is a development that is very worrisome.
And the fact that Donald Trump is still seen as the favorite for the Republican Presidential nomination in 2024, even over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is horrifying and a sign that American democracy is under dire threat!
This is Treason, plain and simple!!
Trump has recorded a song with some January 6 rioters. It hit number one on iTunes a few weeks ago and he is currently gloating about that. It was featured at his rally in Waco.
The song includes the choir of inmates singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” as Trump can be heard reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in portions of the 2-minute track. The song ends with the choir repeatedly chanting “USA!”
Trump recorded his part at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, while the choir recorded their parts of the song using a jailhouse phone.
Here is a report from MSNBC about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djLXfOI4YIY
Ugh! That is sickening!
Hoping he’s going to join that prison choir soon.
If Trump gets back in office, I guarantee you he will declare January 6 a national holiday.
Well, whatever day Trump is hauled off to prison needs to be declared a national holiday.
If Trump gets back in, the January 6 rioters will be the first people he pardons.
The grand jury in the hush money case is going on break in April.
Trump has been indicted in the New York case! 🙂
Fox News hosts audibly gasped when learning about Trump’s indictment on air.
Looking forward to seeing his mug shot!
Happy Indictment Day, everyone!
A lot of firsts for him…first to be impeached twice…first to incite an insurrection… now first to be indicted. So many firsts. And still holding the title for biggest loser.
Woohoo! About time!
Do we know the actual charges? Misdemeanor or felony? One or more?
No, they are under seal.
I’ve heard some reports that it was a felony. He is now a MAFA. Many Alleged Felonies Accreted
I hope they put him in in Rikers.
Princess Leia, and others, face the facts–until and when Trump is CONVICTED, he will not be in any prison cell, sorry to say! 🙁
Ron DeSantis is vowing to fight extradition.
Kevin McCarthy and the other MAGA nuts are putting out statements, siding with Trump.
Mike Pence is siding with Trump as well.
I hear that Trump is using the indictment to do some fundraising.
If Trump gets convicted, it wouldn’t surprise me if he continues to campaign from jail.
Actually, that kind of thing happened. Eugene Debs was jailed for opposing World War I. It didn’t stop his presidential campaign.
https://www.vox.com/politics/2023/3/23/23652006/trump-indictment-eugene-debs-2024-election
Asa Hutchinson is saying Trump should step aside.
Israel is facing a similar situation with their leader.
https://www.vox.com/2023/3/22/23648925/trump-indictment-arrest-israel-protest-netanyahu-comparison