6 reactions to the Trump Jan. 6 indictment: 'Political persecution' or 'important reminder'?
Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the second half of Trump's term in office, said in a statement that the alleged charges "are very serious."
"Like every criminal defendant, the former President is innocent until proven guilty," she wrote.
The charges alleged in this indictment are very serious. Like every criminal defendant, the former President is innocent until proven guilty.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 1, 2023
Our Founders made clear that no one is above the law – not even the former President of the United States.
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"Our founders made clear that no one is above the law — not even the former President of the United States," she explained. "Through the meticulous and patriotic work of the bipartisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack, evidence was uncovered about the sinister plot to overturn the presidential election and prevent the peaceful transfer of power, which culminated in deadly insurrection. Now, following the Justice Department's further investigation, a federal grand jury has indicted the former President."
Pelosi concluded her statement by opining that "as this case proceeds through the courts, justice must be done according to the facts and the law."
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
