DeSantis’ Response to Trump’s Third Indictment
- . Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida responded to the recent indictment of ex-President Donald Trump.
- . His stance is against what he perceives as “the weaponization of government,” declaring that, if elected president, he would put an end to such practices, saying:
“As President, I will end the weaponization of government, replace the FBI Director, and ensure a single standard of justice for all Americans. While I’ve seen reports, I have not read the indictment. I do, though, believe we need to enact reforms so that Americans have the right to remove cases from Washington, DC to their home districts. Washington, DC is a “swamp” and it is unfair to have to stand trial before a jury that is reflective of the swamp mentality. One of the reasons our country is in decline is the politicization of the rule of law. No more excuses—I will end the weaponization of the federal government.”
As President, I will end the weaponization of government, replace the FBI Director, and ensure a single standard of justice for all Americans.
While I’ve seen reports, I have not read the indictment. I do, though, believe we need to enact reforms so that Americans have the right…
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) August 1, 2023
Details of Trump’s Indictment
- . Special Counsel Jack Smith divulged that a grand jury in Washington, D.C. issued an indictment against Trump in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol protest.
- . The indictment includes four charges: Conspiracy to defraud the U.S.; Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; Obstruction and attempted obstruction of an official proceeding; Conspiracy against rights.
DeSantis’ Proposed Reforms and Comments on the Political Climate
- . DeSantis voiced support for legal reforms allowing Americans to transfer cases from Washington, . D.C. to their home districts. He expressed concern about “swamp mentality” in Washington and blamed the “politicization of the rule of law” for the nation’s decline. He strongly criticized the alleged double standards in justice and the misuse of the federal government for political purposes.
Trump’s Prior Indictments:
- . This marks Trump’s third indictment, following charges in Manhattan related to payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, and in Miami for issues concerning White House documents.
