As the announcement of former President Trump’s impending arrest ripped across headlines in America over the weekend, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy did not take long to respond.
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The new Republican Speaker blasted New York DA Alvin Bragg over his investigation into the former President in a tweet posted on Sunday afternoon. See a screenshot of that tweet below…
Alvin Bragg is abusing his office to target President Trump while he’s reduced a majority of felonies, including violent crimes, to misdemeanors. He has different rules for political opponents.
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 19, 2023
Republicans stopped the radical DC crime law, and we will investigate any use of… https://t.co/5yYIo8SUOC
McCarthy announced that he will be directing relevant committees in the House to investigat politically motivated investigations across the country, and to look into cutting funds for those who prosecute for political reason.
See a tweet with that statement below…
Here we go again — an outrageous abuse of power by a radical DA who lets violent criminals walk as he pursues political vengeance against President Trump.
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 18, 2023
I’m directing relevant committees to immediately investigate if federal funds are being used to subvert our democracy by… https://t.co/elpbh7LeWn
Twitter users have been pointing out that since Bragg was elected District Attorney, crime in New York has skyrocketed. See a tweet with that information below…
Violent crime is up across Manhattan in almost every category over the past 2 years where incompetent Soros funded DA Alvin Bragg has been in charge. But Trumps alleged misdemeanor. pic.twitter.com/Cf2ubS7zJo
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) March 18, 2023
This arrest is sending shockwaves around the country. Peaceful protests are planned throughout the country tomorrow, the day that Trump is set to be arrested.
What has become of our Nation? What a sad state of affairs. The political persecution in America is no different than that in a third world country.
Terrible! At least McCarthy is speaking out!