Donald Trump's indictment forced them to attack the Democratic prosecutor who brought the case to suit their own agendas by exposing his complicated relationship with Republicans.
The Republicans — including those considering a White House bid — almost unanimously condemned the prosecution and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as politically motivated. The subtleties in the pronouncements show the fear within the Republican Party of getting cross-backed with Trump's hardcore supporters, crucial in a primary.
The statement issued by Florida Gov. was the most of the contortion. Trump has been attacking Ron DeSantis for months as his strongest potential challenger for the 2024 presidential nomination.
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