.SenatorRomney expressed support on Friday for the DOJ's decision to indict Donald Trump in the classified documents matter. 'These allegations are serious and if proven, would be consistent with his other actions offensive to the national interest.'
The 45th president announced on his Truth Social platform Thursday evening that he had been indicted in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into his alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. He faces seven federal counts, though specifics on the charges are not confirmed. Swaths of GOP lawmakers immediately condemned the indictment, with many of Trump's closest allies going as far as backing calls to defund the DOJ and FBI.
"These allegations are serious and if proven, would be consistent with his other actions offensive to the national interest, such as withholding defensive weapons from Ukraine for political reasons and failing to defend the Capitol from violent attack and insurrection," it continued. "No one is above the law, not even former presidents, but everyone is entitled to equal treatment under the law," Romney said in his statement at the time."The prosecutor’s overreach sets a dangerous precedent for criminalizing political opponents and damages the public’s faith in our justice system."
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