Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska finally spoke out on former President Trump’s conviction, criticizing the attention it has drawn away from President Biden’s record. Murkowski emphasized that Biden’s policies and their impact on the economy should be the main focus, rather than Trump’s legal troubles.
While Murkowski did not explicitly state her stance on Trump’s conviction, she did lament that the distraction it caused overshadowed important policy discussions. She expressed concern over the lack of focus on uplifting Americans through meaningful policy debates.
The senator’s statement came following a guilty verdict against Trump in a New York court, with many Republican senators swiftly responding. Murkowski’s colleague, Senator Susan Collins of Maine, also criticized the verdict, highlighting the political underpinnings of the case.
Despite the verdict, Murkowski chose not to endorse Trump as the Republican nominee, instead showing support for Nikki Haley. She echoed Haley’s concerns about the chaos surrounding Trump and prioritized policy discussions over legal battles.
While fellow Republican Senator Mitt Romney did not release a statement on the verdict, he previously suggested that President Biden should have pardoned Trump, emphasizing the need for unity and moving forward.