Stefanik, Schumer, Molinaro issue statements on Trump indictment

Some of the Capital Region’s elected leaders are reacting to the indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, the third-highest ranking Republican in the House of Representatives, called it “unprecedented election interference.” She vowed that House Republicans will hold Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg accountable.

This is unprecedented election interference from corrupt Socialist District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The radical Far Left will stop at nothing to persecute Joe Biden’s chief political opponent President Trump ahead of the election.

The @HouseGOP will hold Alvin Bragg accountable.

— Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) March 30, 2023

“Mr. Trump is subject to the same laws as every American,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. He said a jury, not politics, will determine Trump’s fate. He called on the former president’s critics and supporters to let the process proceed peacefully.

Donald Trump is subject to the same laws as every American. He will be able to avail himself of the legal system and a jury, not politics, to determine his fate according to the facts and the law. pic.twitter.com/1DeThHDSS6

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 31, 2023

“No one is above the law and everyone is entitled to a fair trial, including the former president,” Rep. Marc Molinaro said. He went on to slam Bragg, calling him “an elected activist prosecutor who has allowed violent criminals to avoid prosecution.”

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— Marc Molinaro #NY19 🇺🇸 (@marcmolinaro) March 31, 2023