Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts by a New York jury, marking the first time a former president has been convicted of a felony. The verdict sparked strong reactions from Tennessee’s Republican lawmakers, with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn calling it a “WITCH HUNT” on social media and Rep. Diana Harshbarger describing it as a “heartbreaking day.” Memphis Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen, on the other hand, celebrated the verdict as a victory for the rule of law. State lawmakers, including Governor Bill Lee and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, criticized the verdict as a politically motivated attack on Trump. Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston warned of the continued weaponization of the judicial system. Trump was charged with falsifying business records to cover up a payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. The reactions from Tennessee’s lawmakers reflect the deep political divide in the country and set the stage for a contentious election in November.
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Republican lawmakers in Tennessee express outrage over Trump’s guilty verdict
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