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Trump's Prosecution of Lawmakers Sparks Bipartisan Outrage

2/13/2026

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Andrew McCarthy, Fox News analyst, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to prosecute six Democratic lawmakers, suggesting it could trigger another impeachment.
He called the actions intolerable and unjustified and condemned using the Justice Department to target political rivals.
Sen. Brian Schatz expressed concern about the rule of law and warned Senate integrity depends on bipartisan support.
Schatz stressed the seriousness of incarcerating lawmakers and noted the consequences for governance.

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Andrew McCarthy, Fox News analyst, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to prosecute six Democratic lawmakers, suggesting it could trigger another impeachment.
He called the actions intolerable and unjustified and condemned using the Justice Department to target political rivals.
Sen. Brian Schatz expressed concern about the rule of law and warned Senate integrity depends on bipartisan support.
Schatz stressed the seriousness of incarcerating lawmakers and noted the consequences for governance.