Republican leadership reacts to news that Trump implicated in a crime

by Barbara Morrill

Daily Kos Staff Emeritus

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 at 4:43:53pm PDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump congratulates Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., while House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., looks on during a ceremony at the White House after the final passage of tax overhaul legislation. President Trump plans to open the new year by meeting with Republican congressional leaders at the rustic Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland to map out the 2018 legislative agenda. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) — BFF's forever ...

On Tuesday afternoon, Donald Trump’s former campaign chair Paul Manafort was found guilty of eight counts of tax fraud, and, more significantly, his former lawyer and self-described “fixer” Michael Cohen, besides pleading guilty to eight counts of tax evasion and violating various campaign finance laws, directly implicated Trump in his crimes.

So, what has the Republican leadership had to say about this shocking news? Roll the tape.

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