Oklahoma leaders are reacting after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts in a hush money trial. Republican Governor Kevin Stitt called the verdict a weaponization of the justice system.
Senator Markwayne Mullin called it a very dark day in American history and added that the far left unleashed a disgraceful, unprecedented assault on the leading Republican candidate for president.
Senator James Lankford said, "The American people will be the judge November 5. Everyone should expect equal justice under the law, free from bias or interference. Millions of Americans’ believe our justice system was weaponized, from start to finish for political gain, including deciding sentencing days before the biggest campaign event—the RNC convention in Milwaukee."
Representative Tom Cole said, "this verdict against President Trump is a farce and weaponization of the courts. Thankfully President Trump is a fighter and will appeal and move forward. This is a sad example of political gamesmanship. We must restore faith in our Judicial system."
Representative Kevin Hern said, "This is a dark day in our Nation’s history. Democrats would rather lock up their political opponent than win at the ballot box. This is the United States of America, not some banana republic."
Representative Stephanie Bice said, "Today’s decision is the result of a long and politically driven process due to the weaponization of our justice system. President Trump must appeal."
Representative Josh Brecheen said, "Most Americans understand that this trial was a political witch hunt and would have never been brought forth if Donald Trump was not running for President. Today is a dark day for our country and is an embarrassment to our judicial system. This is clear election interference by Democrats in liberal New York City. Americans will not forget this."
Representative Frank Lucas said, "No one can be surprised by the political decision from the court in New York today. Thank goodness President Trump is a fighter. He will not let this stop his efforts to save America."