Former president Donald Trump used his nearly 90-minute speech to frame himself as a victim of politicized legal investigations and to focus on his perceived political enemies. “...For those who have been wronged and betrayed … I am your retribution.'
Former President Donald Trump looks on during the first major rally of his 2024 presidential campaign Saturday in Waco., The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
Trump positioned himself as the sole protector of American values, painting a grim future if he is denied a second four-year term. Trump echoed recent criticisms he’s made against his most likely competition in the Republican presidential primaries, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has not yet declared his candidacy.
“This is really prosecutorial misconduct. The innocence of people makes no difference whatsoever to these radical left maniacs,” Trump said of the investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “It is worse actually in my opinion — hard to believe anything can be worse than this — worse than ballot stuffing.”
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