Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s statement implies that the trials are political.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal is suggesting that the current situation is a consequence of the Senate’s failure to impeach Donald Trump. By stating, “I go back to the responsibility of Congress here because had the Senate actually gone through with the impeachment of Donald Trump—we would not be in this situation,” she implies that the outcome of the Senate’s decision has political implications.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says the quiet part out loud: "I go back to the responsibility of Congress here because had the Senate actually gone through with the impeachment of Donald Trump—we would not be in this situation."

Thanks for confirming these trials are all political! 🤡 pic.twitter.com/yVG9q17GGG

— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) April 23, 2024

Trump lawyer Alina Habba: “This is a joke. It’s an affront to the American Constitution. It’s an affront to our judicial system…they’re afraid of 2024, and you know what? They should be because the American people are not stupid. They see what’s going on.” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Fnw0ZrAM2E

— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) April 22, 2024