Former President Donald Trump (R) has officially been indicted and arraigned, and the reactions and statements from Texas politicians are now being made.
Texas Representative Joaquin Castro (D) shared his thoughts on how the former President’s actions would affect “American democracy”.
“To allow a president to break the law with impunity would set a dangerous precedent for American democracy, encouraging future presidents to do the same,” stated Rep. Castro.
“May justice be served.”
To allow a president to break the law with impunity would set a dangerous precedent for American democracy, encouraging future presidents to do the same. May justice be served.
My full statement on Trump's arraignment: pic.twitter.com/GGTARQVse6
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) April 4, 2023
Unlike Rep. Castro, Texas Representative Wesley Hunt (R) shared his disapproval of the arraignment of the former President.
“Equal justice under the law died today. Political prosecution is a serious threat to democratic societies.”
“Regardless of how you personally feel about President Trump, you should be very alarmed by what just happened in New York. Our country will never be the same again.”
Equal justice under the law died today.
Political prosecution is a serious threat to democratic societies. Regardless of how you personally feel about President Trump, you should be very alarmed by what just happened in New York. Our country will never be the same again.
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) April 4, 2023
“One of the main dangers of political prosecution is that it destroys freedom. When individuals are punished for their political beliefs, it creates a climate of fear and intimidation.”
One of the main dangers of political prosecution is that it destroys freedom. When individuals are punished for their political beliefs, it creates a climate of fear and intimidation.
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) April 4, 2023
“The media in this country often tells us, “democracy dies in darkness…” What would you call this then?”
The media in this country often tells us, “democracy dies in darkness…” What would you call this then?
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) April 4, 2023
“The left would have you believe there’s no problem with this as long as it’s happening to Trump. But Trump is just in their way. Trump is a symbol of resistance, and they want that symbol crushed, by any means necessary.”
The left would have you believe there’s no problem with this as long as it’s happening to Trump. But Trump is just in their way. Trump is a symbol of resistance, and they want that symbol crushed, by any means necessary.
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) April 4, 2023
“Pray for President Trump, pray for our country, and get involved. Our political system is collapsing because for far too long we’ve turned a blind eye to the slow creep of Marxism in our institutions. America is in uncharted waters.”
Pray for President Trump, pray for our country, and get involved. Our political system is collapsing because for far too long we’ve turned a blind eye to the slow creep of Marxism in our institutions. America is in uncharted waters.
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) April 4, 2023
The Manhattan District Attorney in charge of the investigation, Alvin Bragg (D), shared his reasoning for indicting the former Pres. Trump.
“We allege Donald Trump and his associates repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal damaging information and unlawful activity from American voters.”
We allege Donald Trump and his associates repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal damaging information and unlawful activity from American voters. Learn more from the Statement of Facts: https://t.co/j6QJTdpWk6
— Alvin Bragg (@ManhattanDA) April 4, 2023
“These are felony crimes in New York. No matter who you are. We cannot normalize serious criminal conduct.” – D.A. Bragg”
These are felony crimes in New York. No matter who you are. We cannot normalize serious criminal conduct.” – D.A. Bragg pic.twitter.com/VWztzDrdBq
— Alvin Bragg (@ManhattanDA) April 4, 2023
“True and accurate business records are important everywhere, to be sure. They are all the more important in Manhattan, the financial center of the world.” – D.A. Bragg”
“True and accurate business records are important everywhere, to be sure. They are all the more important in Manhattan, the financial center of the world.” – D.A. Bragg pic.twitter.com/7V8za29o9N
— Alvin Bragg (@ManhattanDA) April 4, 2023
“As this office has done time and time again, we today uphold our solemn responsibility to ensure that everyone stands equal before the law.”
“No amount of money and no amount of power changes that enduring principle.” – D.A. Bragg”
“As this office has done time and time again, we today uphold our solemn responsibility to ensure that everyone stands equal before the law. No amount of money and no amount of power changes that enduring principle.” – D.A. Bragg pic.twitter.com/3IVj2SCoKU
— Alvin Bragg (@ManhattanDA) April 4, 2023
Trump returned to Mar-a-Lago today where he gave a speech to his base. He is set to return to court later on in the year.
