SPOKANE, Wash. – Donald Trump became the first former president who is also a convicted felon on Thursday. A flurry of reactions from Washington lawmakers and candidates hit social media after the verdict was announced.
Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson hailed the verdict as a win for law and order on social media.
“Laws matter in this country. Dave Reichert’s candidate for president just got convicted of 34 felonies. I’m running for Governor to uphold the law. America must not elect a convicted felon for president,” Ferguson said.
Trump’s conviction for falsifying business records drew wide condemnation from Republicans across the northwest, who argued that the trial failed to meet the standard of judicial independence. Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird said that the verdict was similar to attacks he claims he’s faced.
“The endless attacks against President Trump, both civil and criminal, have been targeted and specific to one purpose and one purpose only. To remove him from the presidential race. In Washington State, we’re seeing the same type of Saul Alinsy election interference attacks against our campaign,” Bird said.
NonStop Local will monitor reactions from lawmakers and candidates throughout Thursday. Check back here for updates.
