As the entire country learned about the historic conviction of former president Donald Trump on Thursday, City Desk ABQ kept an eye out for what our local elected officials and politicians from both sides of the aisle had to say.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury was the first New Mexico politician to weigh in.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján said the verdict “must be respected.”
Sen. Martin Heinrich said the law prevailed.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández called Trump a “felon, a corrupt politician, and not a man of moral integrity.”
The Democratic Party of Valencia County said no one is above the law when it reposted the New York Times.
The Democratic Party of New Mexico reposted the campaign statement from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
On the other side of the aisle, local Republicans railed aganst the verdict.
The Bernalillo County GOP advised buying a gun.
In a lengthy statement the chairman of the Republican Pary of New Mexico Steve Pearce called the trial a witch hunt.
Nella Domenici, who is running for the Senate against Heinrich, said it is a sad day.
Rep. John Block called the verdict a sham.
Yvette Herrell, a former representative, said the case was election interference.
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When it comes to President Trump no one is above the Law. Hunter Biden got charged and all hell broke lose and now he’s involved in meetings to keep his brain dead father pResident Biden running. BTW New York State cannot charge Federal crimes only State crimes. Also what was the “crimes” that he committed and how can a Judge tell the Jury that they don’t even have to agree? Thank GOD the Supreme Court just ruled that President Trump can’t be charged and that He has Immunity. All this garbage they accused Him of happened while He was President. So ya! The Jack asses lost and wasted time and money pulling their bull shit….again. The Coyote lost and the Roadrunner won again and made jack asses out of the Democrats. Which is not hard to do. #TRUMP2024! Just saying.
Like the man advised buy your guns while you can
It is the only way Biden and Co. can hope to beat Trump. The only problem is that it has totally backfired on them! Trump will become the next President, and hopefully he can finish draining the swamp!
The verdict was correct. And no one not even the Orange Man is above the law
A GUILTY verdict for Trump is LONG OVERDUE!! “Don’t do the crime IF you can’t do the time” like EVERYONE else MUST DO!!
Imagine republican politicians endorsing “buy your guns now”
I believe they should do a new trail with a judge who isn’t against Trump he should have never be in front of this he was against him from the start and his family making money over this is wrong I will still vote Trump all the way.
Justice was served!! Now, I’m waiting to see Former President Trump in Handcuffs on his way to Ryders Prison. He’s unfit to be President!
It doesn’t matter R_D somebody has to stop this never ending money train. We should be #1″ in everything in the world, housing, schools, science, **everything** instead we’re borrowing billions to prop up both sides of a war.
Trump was guilty put him away for life he’s an ass hole an the biggest liar in the world
bill clinton’s $800K hush money payment didn’t cause much of a ripple, but then, he’s a dim-crat–
Trump stands for racism.misogny.homophobia and autocracy. If you stand by him then you support his views. If you dont like Amerca then move to Russia.
This verdict represents democracy if Trump gets elected we will lose and become a dictatorship. Republicans who suport Trump reflect his ideas of racisism homophobia and misogeny
He is their spokesperson. If you dont like America then move to Russia.
Republicans who support Trump are just like him because he promotes racisism corruption and lies. That is why they rally behind him because he voices their views. But as a democracy we must respect their opinion that’s a fact if we support Trump then our freedom to express ourselves go away. I say if you want to live in a dictatorship just pack your bags and get a one way ticket to Russia.
I would love to see Valencia County’s Democratic Party get slapped with a defamation lawsuit for saying Trump is a rapist. Very bold of them to cross over the line with taxpayer’s donor money at risk. Please show us where Trump was convicted of rape, Please!
As for no one being above the law, Biden was not charged with illegal documents because of his age and mental state? I can’t wait to stand in line and vote.
Unbelievable, people hear and see what he’s done and they still fight for him; his crimes, his hatred, disrespectful to all women, disrespectful to all who are not white. THIS IS AMERICA, NOT white AMERICA!!!!! he want his ilk to start WWII.
You have bought the lie of the left. There is absolutely no proof of any of the so called violations. And the judge was putting in his two cents worth, which is actually unjudicial. The whole trial was a sham. The raid on his personal residence was illegal. He had/has nothing to hide. Yet your ilk never mentions the illegal actions of Hillary, or Obama, or Biden. And if you like the economy now maybe you should move to Venezuela to get a good look at what’s ahead.
Stupidest thing I read all day. It’s your side starting the wars, our country enjoyed peace under Trump. Read a book and turn off CNN.
Please try to remember that wwll has come and gone. The next one will kill us all.
No one is above the law!!!!
whether you are a Democrat or Republican , it is clear, Trump is a womanizer, unethical in his personal behavior , and also his business dealings . I certainly hope he doesn’t get elected again.
This is so wrong, all because the Democrats want to keep President Trump from running again. It’s shameful absolutely shameful.
Sorry Pearl, But Trump was found guilty of some 34 Crimes he did, in fact, commit !
I think this is a shame , for this country and what does this show other country what we are . STUPID. INGORNANT HATEFUL. But all and all we don’t think , for the betterment of this country we react and don’t think about the long term effect what it will do this country at all. as for the judge he not sitting on the bench to uphold the law he sitting there for the fifteen minutes of fame he obviously needs But one thing he won’t be the ruler he God is the RULER he always prevails so matter what you all think GOD will put those into authority he wants in there. So I m no fretting about this at all bu I do one thing it’s tells you in the Bible do not to forsake Israel , and Biden has already don’t that by telling Isareal they will not defend them if they go after Hamas so people hold on to your seats Biden is putting this country in danger with God oh boy so think about things very carefully and objectively before you really cast stones
The verdict was just and the law and the constitution says no one is above the law especially the ex president because he is just a normal everyday citizen just us normal people out here
Was not expecting this, but the jury has spoken. I wonder what Melania thinks…?
Dirty power hungry democrats got their wish…for now.
He will win on appeal, the judge should have recused himself and weighted to judicial bias. Trump will win if Biden is on the ticket, a vote for Biden is a vote for Kamala as president which I would prefer
Boy, those witches should be concerned.
If Trump had alleged sex with Stormy Daniels, and if he allegedly paid her to keep silent, and she allegedly kept the money but talked anyway – will she be prosecuted for breach of contract?
Contracts are a civil matter, so, no, no one would ever be prosecuted for breach of contract. Trump could sue her for it, but that would look pretty bad since all of the “alleged” in your statement would have to go away for him to have a case, right?
Hi Gary,
Contracts are a civil matter, so, no, no one would ever be prosecuted for breach of contract. Trump could sue her for it, but that would look pretty bad since all of the “alleged” in your statement would have to go away for him to have a case, right?
NM Democrats that are basing their next term on this verdict better think twice. But that is the problem, they didn’t think in the first place. Appeal court will kick the verdict, just like how the constituents will kick the Democrats out of office.