GOP Ramps Up 'Weaponization' Probes After Trump Conviction

Congressional Republicans are intensifying their defense of former President Donald Trump following his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, alleging a weaponized justice system. House Speaker Mike Johnson outlined a plan to target the Justice Department and other jurisdictions, while Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatened to impeach President Biden. Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Mike Lee, pledged to slow down Senate business. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned these actions, emphasizing the need for common sense over chaos. The GOP's focus on Trump's legal battles has sparked internal debate on its impact ahead of the 2024 election.