Key takeaways:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into a $130,000 hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
- Trump’s post sparked outrage among his supporters, who questioned the DA office’s decision and expressed their anger at the possibility of an upcoming indictment.
- The Governor’s office has stated that they will not be involved in the matter if it trickles into Trump’s adopted home state.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has weighed in on the legal troubles of former President Donald Trump, criticizing the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into the $130,000 hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential nominee, made his comments on Monday, following Trump’s Saturday post on Truth Social claiming he would be arrested on Tuesday as part of the investigation. DeSantis did not offer any support for the former president, but instead seemed to make light of the situation.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is in the final stages of determining whether Trump should face charges over the alleged payment to Daniels. Trump’s post sparked outrage among his supporters, who questioned the DA office’s decision and expressed their anger at the possibility of an upcoming indictment.
DeSantis’ comments come as Trump attempts a political comeback and a third campaign for the White House. The former president’s legal troubles are becoming an increasingly popular roadblock in his third run for office.
The Governor’s office has stated that they will not be involved in the matter if it trickles into Trump’s adopted home state. It remains to be seen how the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation will play out, and what the implications will be for Trump’s political future.
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