One of the basic rights Americans have under the standards of law is to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in the courts, but Rep. Nancy Pelosi has turned that around, saying that former President Donald Trump, like "everyone," has the right to prove himself innocent.
"The grand jury has acted upon the facts and the law," the former House speaker posted on her Twitter account Thursday night about Trump and his legal battle. "No one is above the law, and everyone has the right to a trial to prove innocence. Hopefully, the former President will peacefully respect the system, which grants him that right."
Her comments came after reports Thursday that Trump was indicted on several charges related to hush money paid by his former attorney, Michael Cohen, to adult film performer Stormy Daniels about her claims to have had an affair with Trump, which he denies.
Republicans with the House Judiciary Committee Thursday pushed back at Pelosi, reminding her about how the law works in the United States.
"NOT HOW IT WORKS," they posted on their House Judiciary GOP Twitter account. "You don't "prove innocence" in America. You're innocent until proven guilty. You'd think the FORMER Speaker would know that."
Pelosi: Like 'Everyone,' Trump Can 'Prove Innocence'
- by: Sandy Fitzgerald
- 03.31.23
- Source:
News Max
- 03/31/2023
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