April 17th 2024.
Michael Steele, the former chair of the Republican National Committee, took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the ongoing criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. As a longtime critic of Trump, Steele called the trial, which began on April 15 in New York, a proud moment for the Republican Party. He pointed out that their former nominee for president is facing 34 counts of first-degree falsifying business records, emphasizing that the case is not just about the payment, but about the larger scheme to cover up damaging information and unlawfully influence the 2016 presidential election.
Steele went into further detail about the accusations against Trump, including his attempts to silence porn star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal before the election in order to hide his alleged affairs. He also sarcastically mentioned Trump's supposed "Christian values," noting that his wife was at home nursing their newborn son while these events were taking place.
Steele has never held back in his opposition to Trump, and in a February 2024 appearance on MSNBC's Morning Joe, he criticized fellow Republicans for their continued support of the former president. He argued that the party is setting itself up for failure by relying on Trump as their leader and that they have been systematically removing potential candidates who could actually win elections.
He also called out Trump for his lack of shame and embarrassment in his attempts to return to the White House despite his legal troubles. Steele characterized Trump's actions as a "crazy-behind circus" and urged the media not to become distracted by his antics. He even went as far as to say that the country should be embarrassed by the possibility of Trump becoming president again.
However, not all Black Republicans share Steele's views. Rep. Byron Donalds appeared on Fox News and downplayed the impact of the trial on voters, instead placing the blame on President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party for wasting time on "stupid trials" while the country is facing numerous challenges.
Trump's legal battles are far from over, as he currently faces 88 charges, all of which he has pleaded not guilty to. While the other three trials have yet to be scheduled, there is a debate over whether they should be delayed until after Election Day. Ultimately, the decision rests with the Republican-majority Supreme Court, which will determine if Trump is immune from charges as a former president.
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