Nevada lawmakers are reacting to the guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump.
Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York. He is now the first American president convicted of a crime.
Gov. Joe Lombardo released the following statement more than an hour after the verdict was announced:
“I respect the work of the jury but believe that this has been a political witch-hunt in a hostile courtroom. The rule of law should always be applied fairly and without prejudice. President Trump will have an opportunity to appeal, and I expect an unbiased process will vindicate President Trump.”
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto posted the following on social media Thursday afternoon:
"We know that Donald Trump is willing to do anything to protect his own interests, including undermining our elections. No one is above the law, and I’m glad to see justice served today."
Sen. Jacky Rosen gave Channel 13 the following statement:
“Every American, even a former president, is subject to the rule of law and must be held accountable for criminal actions,” said Senator Rosen. “A jury has made its decision, and I respect our legal system and the outcome of this fair and impartial process.”
Rep. Dina Titus released the following statement following the conviction:
“Today, for the first time in our nation’s history, a former president was found guilty of committing multiple felonies. This is a critical moment for our nation. We must recognize that Donald Trump, a twice-impeached, four-times indicted, morally bankrupt individual is undeniably the greatest threat facing our democracy. Trump’s agenda would tear down the social and economic progress we have made in the last few years, and the seeds of hate he sows would once again divide us, not unite us.”
Assembly Minority Leader P.K. O'Neill gave the following response:
"I am extremely disappointed however not necessarily surprised by the jury's decision. Former President Trump has continually asserted his innocence. I fully expect there to be an appeal in the case as is his right with a different outcome. I fully oppose any effort to politicize the judicial process which appears to be the case."
Sam Brown, Republican candidate for the United States Senate in Nevada, released the following statement concerning the verdict in the Trump court case:
"First, they tried to unconstitutionally take President Trump off the ballot. Then, they tried to keep him off the campaign trail," Brown stated. "This has been a sham trial from the beginning, all because Joe Biden and The Democrats are afraid of LOSING and answering for their failures this November. I stand with Trump."
Former Nevada State Treasurer Dan Schwartz issued the following statement in response to the verdict:
“Joe Biden and his political allies set in motion a prosecution against President Trump. The charges against President Trump were a disguised political ploy against the former President who is leading in virtually all polls in battleground states. Let me be clear: weaponizing our judicial system against a political opponent is wrong and fundamentally un-American. The American people can see through this charade. We must make our voices heard loud and clear this November by re-electing President Trump.”
Sentencing is set for July 11, 2024.
