Senator Mitt Romney criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for pursuing criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, calling it “political malpractice” and suggesting that settling the case would have been the normal procedure. Romney, who is a vocal critic of Trump, believes that Bragg’s decision may have won the battle, but lost the political war in the long run.
In a previous statement, Romney expressed confusion as to why President Biden did not pardon Trump after federal indictments were brought against him. Romney suggested that Biden should have fought to prevent the indictments from moving forward and should have immediately pardoned Trump to demonstrate his power and authority as the President.
Having supported both impeachments against Trump in 2020 and 2021, Romney has been consistent in his stance against the former President. Following a Manhattan jury’s conviction of Trump on 34 criminal charges related to falsifying business records in an attempt to influence the 2016 presidential election, Trump has vowed to appeal the decision, stating that he is honored to be engaged in the legal battle and that he is fighting for the Constitution.
The charges against Trump were linked to a payment made by his lawyer, Michael Cohen, to adult film star Stormy Daniels to prevent her from revealing an alleged one-night stand with Trump. Despite the conviction, Trump remains defiant and determined to challenge the legal decision. Bragg’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the ongoing case.
Romney, who is set to retire at the end of his term in January, continues to be a prominent figure in the Republican Party and has been vocal about his views on Trump and his legal troubles. As the case against Trump unfolds, the political implications and repercussions are likely to be significant, with both supporters and critics closely watching the developments and outcomes of the legal battle. The clash between Trump, the justice system, and political figures like Romney highlights the complex and contentious nature of American politics.
