Republican Sen. J.D. Vance (OH) slammed the third indictment of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday and accused President Joe Biden of trying to jail his political opponent rather than face him in 2024.
“Joe Biden is indicting Donald Trump (again) because he’s losing in this presidential race. He would rather throw Donald Trump in prison than face him at the ballot box,” Vance said in a statement.
🚨 Senator @JDVance1 Slams Trump Indictment:
“Joe Biden is indicting Donald Trump (again) because he’s losing in this presidential race…The American people get a say, and when they reelect Donald Trump, it will be time to clean house at the DOJ.” pic.twitter.com/KQ17ioAjpF
— Vance for Ohio (@teamjdvance) August 1, 2023
Special Counsel Jack Smith announced that a grand jury in Washington, D.C., had indicted former President Donald Trump on charges related to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump was indicted on four counts: one of conspiracy to defraud the U.S.; one of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; one of obstruction and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and one of conspiracy against rights.
