The GOP Is Ready To Defend Trump Until The Tiny Handcuffs Go On

By Red Painter — March 31, 2023

In case you haven't turned on the news, checked Twitter or gotten any text messages from your news watching bestie, Donald Trump was officially indicted on Thursday afternoon. Reports are he is facing 34 charges and it is a felony indictment, although it remains under seal, so no one ACTUALLY knows that the charges are.

But will that fact stop the typical Republican sycophants from running to Trump's defense? Nope. Here are some great ones, starting with Ron DeSanctimonious:

The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head.

It is un-American.

The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Yet, now he is…

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 30, 2023

Next up, weakest Speaker of the House, ever:

Alvin Bragg has irreparably damaged our country in an attempt to interfere in our Presidential election.

As he routinely frees violent criminals to terrorize the public, he weaponized our sacred system of justice against President Donald Trump.

The American people will not…

— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 30, 2023

Vest lover, Glenn Youngkin:

It is beyond belief that District Attorney Alvin Bragg has indicted a former President and current presidential candidate for pure political gain. Arresting a presidential candidate on a manufactured basis should not happen in America.

— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) March 30, 2023

Venmo lover, Matt Gaetz:

President Donald Trump always fought for us. He puts the American people above corrupt interests. For that reason alone, the powerful will never stop coming for him.

A majority of Americans know Alvin Bragg’s witch hunt is a politically motivated https://t.co/jxF97B2x8U…

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) March 30, 2023

Marge Three Toes didn't have much to say:

I stand with Trump!!! pic.twitter.com/EjbrHSFzzn

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) March 30, 2023

Grandma Boebert:

We’ve got your back, Mr. President! pic.twitter.com/31yxgDLwUI

— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) March 31, 2023

Mitch McConnell said it best:

Statement from Mitch McConnell: pic.twitter.com/fGWf2JyfEC

— Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) March 31, 2023

The GOP is not bringing their best.

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