McCollum Statement on Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today, after grand jury in Manhattan voted Thursday to indict Donald Trump — the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges:

"No one is above the law—not even a current or former president," McCollum said. "It is important that in our society, the legal system holds people accountable for crimes committed. No exception should be given for a twice-impeached former president—to do so would undermine the rule of law and our democracy. I stand on the side of justice and fairness over corruption and corrosion of our democratic values."

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