In the wake of the verdict in Donald Trump's civil trial, a handful of prominent Republicans voiced their dismay that he could again represent the party in the 2024 election. 'It is one person after another, one woman after another,' Chris Christie said.
55th Governor of New Jersey, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New JerseyUnited States Senator from South Dakotathat found he had sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s, a handful of prominent Republicans voiced their dismay that he could once again represent the party in the 2024 presidential election.— defended Trump following the verdict, a notable number did not.
"And look, you know, his response, to me, was ridiculous, that he didn't even know the woman. I mean, you know, how many coincidences are we going to have here with Donald Trump, Brian? I mean, he must be the unluckiest SOB in the world," said Christie, who is exploring a possible campaign against Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination.
"Over the course of my over 25 years of experience in the courtroom, I have seen firsthand how a cavalier and arrogant contempt for the rule of law can backfire," he said,"The jury verdict should be treated with seriousness and is another example of the indefensible behavior of Donald Trump," said Hutchinson, who, like Christie, is also a former U.S. attorney.Sen.
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