WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released this statement following President Donald Trump’s sentencing in the Manhattan trial. 

“The New York justice system is beyond anti-Trump. The New York Attorney General and Manhattan District Attorney see President Trump as a political prize.

“They have singled out President Trump for prosecution for offenses that either never existed before or were cobbled together to get a result and make Trump a felon.

“President Trump has been tried in the most liberal state and local jurisdictions in America by the most liberal prosecutors and judges. 

“The judge in this case rushed this sentencing so that he can tell the world, ‘I made Trump a felon.’ I am sure he will be in great demand on the Manhattan party circuit.

“I am confident the judge’s decision will be overturned by the Supreme Court.

“The prosecutor’s statements are a weak attempt to dress up a sham proceeding.

“As I have said repeatedly when it comes to this case, I fear we have opened up Pandora’s box. The model of state and local prosecutors weaponizing the law is not only a threat to the presidency but to our entire representative system.

“I have no respect for the process being used in New York. I find the judge and prosecutor’s motives to be dripping with politics.

“This is a sad day for America.”

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