DeSantis criticizes DOJ’s ‘weaponization’ in Trump indictment.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Denounces “Weaponization” of Justice System
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) passionately spoke out against the “weaponization” of the justice system following the indictment of his chief 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump. The charges against Trump relate to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and his actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021.
“As President, I will end the weaponization of government, replace the FBI Director, and ensure a single standard of justice for all Americans,” DeSantis wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “While I’ve seen reports, I have not read the indictment. I do, though, believe we need to enact reforms so that Americans have the right to remove cases from Washington, DC to their home districts.”
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According to the 45-page indictment, Trump is facing charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. This comes after previous indictments in April and June over separate allegations.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all previous charges and is scheduled to be arraigned in the latest case on Friday.
Despite their rivalry in the GOP primary race, DeSantis has consistently shown implicit support for Trump amidst his legal troubles. On Tuesday, DeSantis reiterated his stance, stating, “Washington, DC is a ‘swamp’ and it is unfair to have to stand trial before a jury that is reflective of the swamp mentality. One of the reasons our country is in decline is the politicization of the rule of law. No more excuses — I will end the weaponization of the federal government.”
Last week, during an interview with journalist Megyn Kelly, DeSantis hinted that if he were elected president, he would consider pardoning Trump. He expressed concern about the impact of sending an almost 80-year-old former president to prison and emphasized the need for the GOP to move forward.
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In national polls, DeSantis has consistently trailed Trump, who is currently the frontrunner for the GOP’s next standard-bearer. A recent Morning Consult poll showed Trump leading DeSantis by a significant margin of 43 percentage points, with 58% support compared to DeSantis’ 15%. This marks a new low for DeSantis since the survey began tracking Republican primary voters in December.
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