Brooklyn, NY-- Former president Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan Grand Jury today. Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issues the following statement in response:
"For the first time in the history of the United States, a President (past or current) is facing criminal charges.
We don't take solace in this blemished record added to our great nation's history, but we are pleased to see Donald Trump finally facing consequences for his despicable actions.
In our Democracy, nobody is above the law, and that includes our former President Trump, who incited a deadly insurrection on our U.S. Capitol, was impeached twice and faces multiple other lawsuits and criminal probes.
Trump remains a dangerous threat to the core of our Democracy and the American people as he intends to run for President again.
The Brooklyn Democratic Party thanks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his office for their continued work to bring Trump to justice, despite threats and protests.
Democrats in Brooklyn - and across the nation - must counter the vile hatred of MAGA Trumpism with unity and strong leadership as we look towards a brighter Democracy and the 2024 elections."
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