‘Stand with Trump’ becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice system

June 15, 2023

‘Stand with Trump’ becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice systemFILE - House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, May 31, 2023. Trump's mounting legal jeopardy has quickly become a political rallying cry as they rush to stand by the indicted former president. Trump's mounting legal jeopardy has quickly become a political rallying cry as they rush to stand by the indicted former president. Five people died in the siege of the Capitol, including Trump supporter Ashli Babbitt who was shot and killed by Capitol Police. Greene and the others claim the prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters and Trump are evidence of a “weaponization” of the justice system.