June 17th 2024.
As Father's Day approached, Rep. Byron Donalds took some time to reflect on his thoughts regarding the recent guilty verdict in the hush money case involving former President Donald Trump. In a virtual appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," Donalds discussed the "weaponization of the justice system" and urged the Supreme Court to consider an accelerated appeal of Trump's conviction. When asked by interviewer Peter Alexander if he would accept the verdict if it were overturned, Donalds expressed his belief that the entire case was politically motivated. "We all know how the court system works in New York," he stated firmly.
Donalds went on to explain that the only chance for the conviction to be overturned would be in two to three years, and that the timing of the case in lower Manhattan was a clear attempt to sway the 2016 election. He, along with Speaker Mike Johnson and many Americans, believes that the Supreme Court should intervene in this matter. On May 30, Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business documents to cover up hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Speaker Johnson has also called for the high court to step in, showing support for Donalds' stance.
Before making his plea to the Supreme Court, Donalds criticized the justice system for targeting political leaders from opposing parties. He noted that there has always been a "gentleman's agreement" not to do so, and pointed out that even during his own presidency, Trump did not go after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "We have always had this kind of understanding that you don't go after the political leaders of the opposition party," Donalds explained.
He then drew attention to the fact that while former President Trump is being pursued for violating the Espionage Act, President Biden has also been accused of the same offense. This double standard further supports Donalds' belief that the justice system is being used for political gain. Along with other conservative lawmakers, he is pushing for all available tactics to be used to overturn Trump's conviction. According to Axios, there are even efforts to pass legislation allowing the former president to move his case from state to federal court if he were to be elected again.
Despite these challenges, Donalds remains a prominent figure in Team Trump's potential plans for the 2024 election. During his visit to Detroit on June 15, Trump himself confirmed that Donalds is high on his list of potential vice presidential candidates. When asked about this during the interview, Donalds expressed confidence in his abilities and readiness to serve as commander-in-chief if necessary. "I am actually quite intelligent and able to navigate through complex issues," he shared. "It's about having good judgment and making logical decisions." With the support of President Trump and other conservative leaders, Donalds is prepared to continue fighting for what he believes is right.
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