Senator Mitt Romney criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for pursuing criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.
Romney labelled Bragg’s actions as “political malpractice,” suggesting that settling the case would have been more prudent.
He warned of potential long-term political consequences for Democrats resulting from Bragg’s decision.
Romney expressed surprise at President Biden’s failure to pardon Trump after federal indictments were issued last month.
He argued that Biden should have intervened to prevent legal proceedings from progressing, emphasizing the political advantage of granting a pardon.
The 77-year-old senator, set to retire at the end of his term, has been a vocal critic of Trump, supporting impeachment efforts against him in 2020 and 2021.
Trump was recently convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels.
The payment, orchestrated by Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, aimed to silence Daniels about an alleged affair during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Despite the conviction, Trump vowed to appeal, asserting his commitment to upholding the Constitution.
Romney’s remarks highlight ongoing political divisions surrounding Trump’s legal troubles and the implications for both parties.
Bragg’s decision to pursue charges against Trump underscores the challenges of navigating politically charged legal matters.
As the legal battle continues, observers speculate on the potential impact on Trump’s political future and the broader implications for the Democratic Party.
