Rep. Mike Lawler Claims ‘Great Irony’ in Trump Sentencing: ‘Alvin Bragg and Tish James Did More to Elect Trump Than Anyone Else!’
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) called it ironic that President-elect Donald Trump, who was ordered to attend a sentencing hearing in his hush money case, might owe part of his political comeback to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Lawler made these remarks on Fox News after Trump’s sentencing hearing was scheduled for January 10, just days before his inauguration.
Trump was found guilty of multiple felonies in the case, which involved accusations that he falsified business records to cover up hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump has repeatedly denied knowing about the payments and has also denied any affair with Daniels.
Lawler argued that Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James helped Trump politically, even though they intended to harm him. He described both as “rogue prosecutors” who used their legal power to target Trump and boost their own political careers. According to Lawler, both prosecutors campaigned on promises to go after Trump and then followed through, but their actions may have backfired, strengthening Trump’s support among his followers.
Lawler explained that Bragg took what could have been a minor violation of federal election law and turned it into a state case, elevating it from a misdemeanor to a felony. He said this legal approach was flawed and that the charges should have been dismissed because they lacked merit. He also expressed confidence that Trump could win on appeal and have the charges thrown out.
Trump reacted strongly to the case on Truth Social, claiming that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were involved, either directly or indirectly. He stated that no president in history has been treated as unfairly or illegally as he has. Trump’s posts reflected his ongoing belief that the legal cases against him are politically motivated and part of a broader effort to undermine his leadership.
Lawler’s comments and Trump’s statements highlight the deep divide between Trump’s supporters and his critics. For Trump’s backers, the legal challenges are seen as a political witch hunt, while his opponents view the cases as necessary accountability. As Trump prepares for his January 10 hearing, the case continues to fuel debates about politics, justice, and the rule of law.
