America Responds

It’s worth remembering that Joe Biden took office on the promise of restoring norms and uniting the country. But his administration and his political allies at the state level are smashing every norm imaginable – whether it’s redefining what a woman is, pushing radical ideologies on our kids or prosecuting former presidents for the first time in our nearly 250-year history. 

Once again, the left is plunging America into uncharted waters.

Here are some reactions to the news of Trump’s indictment.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy: “Today is indeed a dark day for the United States of America. It is unconscionable for a president to indict the leading candidate opposing him. Joe Biden kept classified documents for decades. I, and every American who believes in the rule of law, stand with President Trump against this grave injustice. House Republicans will hold this brazen weaponization of power accountable.”

Former Vice President Mike Pence: “I’m deeply troubled to see this, to see this indictment move forward. . . I think this is going to be terribly divisive for the country. I also think it sends a terrible message to the wider world.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: “The weaponization of federal law enforcement represents a mortal threat to a free society. We have for years witnessed an uneven application of the law depending upon political affiliation. Why so zealous in pursuing Trump yet so passive about Hillary or Hunter?”

Sen. Ted Cruz: “Today is an assault on democracy. This indictment is garbage. This is a political attack. It is a political attack from a thoroughly corrupted and weaponized Department of Justice. And it’s a sad day for America.”

Professor Alan Dershowitz: “This ‘momentous’ political case threatens to be a momentous challenge to our system of impartial justice.”

Elon Musk: “There does seem to be far higher interest in pursuing Trump compared to other people in politics. Very important that the justice system rebut what appears to be differential enforcement or they will lose public trust.”

Musk is right. Polling clearly suggests that the public has lost faith in the FBI. For example, 60% of voters believe that the FBI is covering for the Biden family and 63% of Americans want either serious reforms of the FBI or they want it shut down and entirely rebuilt.