Republican rivals react to Trump's indictment: 'No one is above the law'

Asa Hutchinson speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2013.
Asa Hutchinson speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2013. | Reuters/Gary Cameron

Asa Hutchinson 

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, one of the most consistently outspoken Trump critics seeking the Republican nomination for president, released a statement Thursday describing the indictment as a situation that "weakens our democracy."

"Donald Trump's actions — from his willful disregard for the Constitution to his disrespect for the rule of law — should not define our nation or the Republican Party," Hutchinson said. "This is a sad day for our country."

"While Donald Trump is entitled to the presumption of innocence, the ongoing criminal proceedings will be a major distraction. This reaffirms the need for Donald Trump to respect the office and end his campaign," he added.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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