On Thursday, Donald Trump became the first former president convicted of felony crimes as a New York jury found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
As Americans across the country are forming opinions on the historic verdict, so are Mississippi’s elected officials. Below is a running list of responses from state leaders.
Gov. Tate Reeves
The lawless conviction of President Donald Trump only reflects the desperation of President Biden and the corrupt methods he will use to steal this election. I am confident that justice will prevail, and the people of America will not reward the leftwing wannabe dictators abusing…
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) May 30, 2024
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson
Justice has prevailed!
— Bennie G. Thompson (@BennieGThompson) May 30, 2024
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
This has always been a politically-motivated sham prosecution. I am confident this injustice will be overturned on appeal. The American people see straight through this blatant attempt to influence an election by weaponizing our legal system. Democrats can’t win on their failed…
— Cindy Hyde-Smith (@cindyhydesmith) May 30, 2024
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker
My statement on the verdict: pic.twitter.com/lOG4G1SNom
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) May 30, 2024
Secretary of State Michael Watson
If they can do it to DJT, they can do it to you. As an aside, if any businesses are looking to get out of NY, our tax structure and regulatory reform measures have Mississippi on the rise. Come on down! https://t.co/EHmSxKWEdE
— Secretary Michael Watson (@MichaelWatsonMS) May 30, 2024
Treasurer David McRae
I stand with Trump. #Trump2024
— Treasurer David McRae (@DavidMcRaeMS) May 30, 2024
State Sen. Brice Wiggins (District 52)
All jurors deserve thanks and respect. They are the foundation of the best judicial system in the world (though not perfect). The @GOP @MSGOP leadership has a lot of soul searching to do. #convictedfelon https://t.co/eKWjd2rlFf
— Sen. Brice Wiggins (@bricewigginsMS) May 30, 2024
State Sen. Jeremy England (District 51)
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