In a phone call to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in the days after his felony conviction in New York, the former president began to roll out a campaign to wield the powers of Congress against the Democrats he charges with 'weaponizing' the justice system against him.
Trump's reported aim to 'enlist House Republicans' in efforts to have his conviction overturned 'not only shows the former president lacks a basic understanding of how our system of government works, but it also demonstrates his continued disrespect for our criminal justice system.'
Temidayo Aganga-Williams, a former federal prosecutor, emphasized that 'Trump had his day in court and the jury rendered its fair verdict.' She pointed out that 'Trump can appeal his verdict through normal channels, but instead he is looking to subvert norms.'
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