Republicans rage at Trump indictment, calling it a 'blatant abuse of power' trends now
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Republicans vented their fury Thursday immediately after it was revealed that a grand jury in Manhattan had indicted former President Donald Trump over charges related to the Stormy Daniels matter.
'When our justice system is weaponized as a political tool, it endangers all of us,' tweeted Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
'This is a blatant abuse of power from a DA focused on political vengeance instead of keeping people safe,' tweeted McDaniel, who was installed by Trump and withstood a challenge to her post early this year.
Her comment served as a signal to elected Republicans, who stood by Trump throughout the Russia probe and through two Senate impeachment trials.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel called the indictment a 'blatant abuse of power from a DA focused on political vengeance'
Republican lawmakers in Congress were already rallying to Trump's side before the indictment, with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz calling the substance of
