Republicans react to historic Trump trial verdict: 'Dark day for America'

Republican lawmakers slammed the New York v. Trump verdict Thursday afternoon as "corrupt and rigged" after the former president was found guilty on all 34 charges brought against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

"Today is a shameful day in American history," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement. "Democrats cheered as they convicted the leader of the opposing party on ridiculous charges, predicated on the testimony of a disbarred, convicted felon. This was a purely political exercise, not a legal one. The weaponization of our justice system has been a hallmark of the Biden Administration, and the decision today is further evidence that Democrats will stop at nothing to silence dissent and crush their political opponents. The American people see this as lawfare, and they know it is wrong – and dangerous. President Trump will rightfully appeal this absurd verdict – and he WILL WIN!"

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said the outcome of the verdict is "a complete travesty that makes a mockery of our system of justice."