Republicans call for "revenge" in response to Trump's conviction
Jun 8, 2024
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NPR senior political editor Domenico Montanaro discusses Republican response to Trump's conviction. Topics include calls for revenge, false claims of rigging, and Trump fundraising. Republicans stand by Trump post-conviction, with concerns over potential targeting of Democrats. Contrasts in statements under oath vs media/campaign trail highlighted. Episode explores implications of Trump's conviction and future legal battles.
Republicans stand by Trump after conviction, fueling distrust in the legal system.
Trump's campaign fundraises strategically post-conviction, highlighting alleged injustice and manipulation in legal proceedings.
Deep dives
Rallying Against the Legal System
Republican officials and conservative commentators are staunchly defending Trump even as he faces a criminal conviction, with allegations of a rigged legal system and a smear campaign driven by politics. Despite the impending sentencing just before the Republican convention, support for Trump remains steadfast, undermining faith in the justice system.
Partisan Responses and Defensive Actions
Republican lawmakers and high-level officials rally behind Trump, criticizing any dissenting voices, as seen in the case of Larry Hogan. Efforts to protect Trump's interests include proposed bills to shield former presidents from prosecution, a move to dismantle funding for Trump-related prosecutions, and a confrontational stance against Democratic legislation.
Financial Impact and Political Maneuvering
Following Trump's conviction, his campaign strategically leverages the situation to enhance financial support, raising millions in donations aimed at combatting legal challenges. The ongoing political narrative emphasizes the perceived injustice and manipulation within the legal process, contrasting Trump's public statements with his legal defenses in court proceedings.
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
It's been a little over a week since a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial. Unsurprisingly, Republicans and conservative commentators have stood by Trump claiming, without evidence, that the trial was "rigged." Along with those false claims, conservatives are also calling for Trump to exact "revenge" if he's elected as president and back in control of the Justice Department.
Topics include: - Republican response to conviction - Threats of revenge - Trump fundraising