“Political group will issue a statement” is not exactly a “scoop” https://t.co/RJDRgOFal9
— Jamison Foser (@jamisonfoser) March 20, 2023
But… y’see… live updates!
… American First Policy Institute, a dark money nonprofit run by Trump administration alumni that pushes his policies, is prepping a response once an indictment is announced, according to Marc Lotter, a spokesman for the organization…
The America First Policy Institute raised over $14 million in 2021 and had $3.8 million in total assets, according to its financial report. The organization doesn’t publicly disclose their donors.
The Manhattan Republican Party is also preparing its own response to Bragg if such an indictment comes to pass, according to Andrea Catsimatidis, the chair of the county committee.
Catsimatidis, daughter of New York billionaire John Catsimatidis, has already ripped Bragg for wanting to “arrest of Donald Trump.”
(Sidebar, per Wikipedia: The New York Times reported in October 2020 that Catsimatidis and his family run the Manhattan Republican Party; his daughter Andrea is the chairwoman, and Catsimatidis, his wife Margo Catsimatidis, and his son John Catsimatidis Jr. are vice-presidents.[53] Between February and July 2020, Catsimatidis contributed $50,000 of the party’s $52,000 of income…)
It's not up to House Republicans to review Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's conduct. It's up to Manhattan voters. If Trump is indicted, a jury will decide whether there's sufficient evidence to convict.
The GOP continues to undercut our democratic institutions to serve Trump.
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) March 20, 2023
I find it surprising but all the top Trumpers are demanding Trump be indicted for better crimes like election tampering and racketeering. I would say stay strong. Your prayers will be answered. https://t.co/C6P5fRPvUL
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) March 21, 2023
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