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Louisiana Democrats React to Historic Trump Conviction

Ivory D. Payne

Jun 2, 2024 — 1 min read

(L to R) Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Troy Carter.

BATON ROUGE, La. — The conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records has sent shockwaves across the nation, sparking intense reactions from Louisiana's Democratic leaders.

The unanimous verdict by a New York jury delivered less than 24 hours ago, has ignited fierce debate. Governor Jeff Landry, a staunch Trump ally, condemned the decision, declaring it a "dark day for our country."

In a strikingly different tone, former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, now a co-chair of the Biden campaign, stressed the importance of the rule of law in a national TV interview. "Yesterday marked a sobering and somber day for America," Landrieu noted. "While it is unfortunate to see a former president convicted, it is crucial to uphold the rule of law to prevent our democracy from descending into mob rule."

Congressman Troy Carter also weighed in, characterizing the conviction as a significant moment in American history. "The justice system has spoken, holding Donald Trump accountable for his actions. This reaffirms that no one, not even a former president, is above the law," Carter declared.

Despite the conviction, Trump remains eligible to run for and potentially become president again, a fact that continues to fuel political debate.

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