Former President Donald Trump’s rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination have weighed in on the recent announcement of his indictment in the probe into the January 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Former CIA spy and ex-Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, a vocal Trump critic, accused Trump of using his presidential bid to evade prison and scam his supporters.
Former Vice President Mike Pence stressed the importance of putting the Constitution above any individual and drew a clear distinction from Trump’s actions. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized the need for reform and a single standard of justice for all Americans.
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Trump’s GOP Rivals React to Indictment in January 6 Probe
As news broke of former President Donald Trump’s indictment in the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack and the 2020 election, his rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination shared their reactions. Former CIA spy and Texas Rep. Will Hurd criticized Trump, alleging his presidential bid is driven by a desire to avoid prison and manipulate his supporters.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Mike Pence emphasized the importance of prioritizing the Constitution over personal interests, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on the need to end the weaponization of government and ensure fair justice for all Americans.
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Trump’s GOP Rivals Weigh in on January 6 Probe Indictment
The recent indictment of former President Donald Trump in the investigation of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and the 2020 election has drawn reactions from his rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Will Hurd, a vocal Trump critic and former CIA spy, accused Trump of running for president to avoid prison and deceive his supporters.

In contrast, former Vice President Mike Pence highlighted the significance of upholding the Constitution above all else. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his plans to end government weaponization and establish a single standard of justice for all Americans.
Former President Trump’s GOP Rivals Respond to Indictment in January 6 Probe
Following the announcement of former President Donald Trump’s indictment in the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack and the 2020 election, his competitors for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination have offered their opinions. Former CIA spy and Texas Rep. Will Hurd criticized Trump’s motivations, suggesting his presidential bid is an attempt to escape prison and exploit his supporters.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Mike Pence emphasized the importance of prioritizing the Constitution over personal interests. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for reforms and a fairer justice system for all Americans.
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