House Speaker Mike Johnson Criticizes U.S. Judicial System at Trump Trial
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s attendance at Donald Trump’s felony trial has sparked controversy and highlighted the deepening partisan divide in U.S. politics. Johnson openly criticized the judicial system and labeled the trial against Trump as a “sham,” echoing unsubstantiated claims made by the former president and his allies. This event underscores the escalating confrontation between some Republican leaders and the U.S. legal system, reflecting broader tensions and the political stakes of the trial. Johnson’s alliance with Trump and his vocal support for the former president have drawn attention and raised concerns about the integrity of the legal process. The presence of other prominent Republicans at the trial further emphasizes the growing polarization in American politics.