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Republicans Vow To Scorch the Earth After Trump Conviction

  • Philip Wegmann | RealClearWire
  • Updated

Spurred by the volcanic temper of their base, Republicans are now preparing to scorch the earth in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s conviction, potentially setting off a chain reaction that could fundamentally alter the American political system entirely.

Trump Vows To Fight On Despite Conviction

Trump Vows To Fight On Despite Conviction

  • Philip Wegmann | RealClearWire

Shortly after 5:00 p.m. Thursday, a New York jury brought the country to an unprecedented brink by finding Donald Trump guilty of financial fraud, making the former president a convicted felon for now (unless or until the conviction is overturned on appeal) and making the current presidential election a referendum, he now hopes, not just on his record against Joe Biden’s but the entire political system.