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Republicans Rally Behind Trump Following Announcement of Federal Investigation

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By Web Desk Published July 19, 2023 3 Min Read
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In an unexpected turn of events, ex-President Donald Trump experienced a substantial upswing of backing from Congressional Republicans after revealing that he is under federal investigation.

The probe, led by special counsel Jack Smith, is primarily concerned with examining attempts to hinder the peaceful transition of power and certifying the 2020 presidential Electoral College vote. Trump’s supporters had violently breached the US Capitol on the date in question, January 6, 2021, aiming to obstruct the confirmation of President Biden’s win.

Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he had received a target letter on Sunday, signifying the commencement of a federal grand jury’s inquiry into attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election’s outcome. Despite the investigation, Trump remains formally uncharged, leading to ambiguity regarding the allegations he may encounter.

Republican House Leaders Stand With Trump Amid Investigation

The disclosure of the investigation has galvanized support from Republican House leaders, who have levelled accusations at the Justice Department of pursuing politically-driven investigations, ostensibly to tarnish the reputation of the current Republican presidential nomination frontrunner.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was among the first to leap to Trump’s defence, suggesting that the probe is a tactical move within a broader political strategy. Rep. Elise Stefanik, the House’s third-ranking Republican, supported this sentiment, highlighting the Biden administration’s perceived sway over the Justice Department.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a known Trump advocate, outrightly dismissed the investigation’s legitimacy. Greene suggested that the Democrats are employing extreme tactics to take down Trump, including attempts to arrest him and constructing false allegations.

This probe marks the second federal investigation involving Trump, who is already contending with 37 felony charges arising from a separate special counsel’s investigation. In all cases, Trump has pled not guilty.

Despite the surge in support, not all Republicans rally behind the ex-President. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley have called for a leadership shift and a move away from Trump. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a significant competitor for the nomination, has expressed concerns about the FBI and Justice Department’s perceived political bias and Trump’s response to the Capitol attack.

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