Republican rivals react to Trump's indictment: 'No one is above the law'
Asa Hutchinson
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, one of the most consistently outspoken Trump critics seeking the Republican nomination for president, released a statement Thursday describing the indictment as a situation that "weakens our democracy."
"Donald Trump's actions — from his willful disregard for the Constitution to his disrespect for the rule of law — should not define our nation or the Republican Party," Hutchinson said. "This is a sad day for our country."
See below for Governor Hutchinson’s statement on Donald Trump’s recent indictment: pic.twitter.com/x4jfWJe38R
— Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) June 9, 2023
"While Donald Trump is entitled to the presumption of innocence, the ongoing criminal proceedings will be a major distraction. This reaffirms the need for Donald Trump to respect the office and end his campaign," he added.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com