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N.C. U.S. Senators call Trump indictment a disgrace, say it doesn't pass the smell test

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 31, 2023 at 10:34 AM EDT
North Carolina Republican U.S. Senators Thom Tillis, left, and Ted Budd, right.
(Photos: U.S. Senate)
North Carolina Republican U.S. Senators Thom Tillis, left, and Ted Budd, right.

North Carolina U.S. Senators, both Republicans, are reacting to the Manhattan grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Senator Thom Tillis said the Department of Justice already looked into the facts and decided there was no case to be made against President Trump.

Senator Ted Budd called the Manhattan DA’s prosecution of the former president “a disgrace” and said Alvin Bragg should focus on keeping the people of New York City safe.

The charges laid out in the indictment, which remains under seal, remain unclear. Trump is expected to be arraigned earl next week.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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