'Political persecution,' 'Un-American': 5 reactions to Trump's indictment

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Friday, March 31, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives a victory speech after defeating Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist during his election night watch party at the Tampa Convention Center on November 8, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. DeSantis was the projected winner by a double-digit lead. | Octavio Jones/Getty Images

2. Ron DeSantis decries ‘un-American’ indictment, vows not to assist in extradition

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, widely thought to be considering his own bid for the Republican nomination in 2024, released a statement Thursday condemning the indictment: “The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head. It is un-American.”

The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head.

It is un-American.

The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Yet, now he is…
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 30, 2023

“The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Yet, now he is stretching the law to target a political opponent,” DeSantis added. DeSantis’ comment reflects the fact that a political action committee funded by far-left billionaire George Soros, which backs progressive candidates committed to bail reform and other policies lambasted by conservatives as factors causing an increase in crime, endorsed Bragg’s campaign for office in 2021.

The governor vowed that “Florida will not assist in an extradition request given the questionable circumstances at issue with this Soros-backed Manhattan prosecutor and his political agenda,” reflecting the fact that Trump now lives in Florida as opposed to New York. At this point, the need for an extradition from Florida to New York seems unlikely.

In an appearance on NBC’s “Today” on Friday, Trump’s attorney Joe Tacopina responded with an “absolutely” when asked if his client planned to voluntarily surrender to law enforcement next week. A voluntary surrender on Trump’s part would make an extradition unnecessary.