Republican Congressman Criticizes Trump's Attacks On Justice System: 'If You're Innocent, Start Acting Like It'

A Republican congressman has criticized former President Donald Trump for his attacks on the criminal justice system.

What Happened: Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) on Friday called out Trump on CNN, advising him to act innocent if he is.

"If you're innocent, start acting like it," Buck said while discussing Trump’s legal issues and the 2024 presidential race.

"I can't think of anything worse than trying to attack the criminal justice system because you're a criminal defendant, and I think that's just terrible of any defendant to go through that process."

Trump has been attacking those involved in his four felony indictments, with many becoming targets of violent rhetoric and threats.

Buck, who is also a lawyer, described the threats against jurors performing their civic duty as “despicable.”

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Despite his criticism, Buck expressed optimism about the future of the Republican Party, mentioning potential candidates like former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Why It Matters: These comments from Buck came amid a series of legal issues surrounding the former president. Earlier this month, Trump took to Truth Social to post a screenshot of a tweet that alleged that Judge Tanya Chutkan was running an “election interference.”

He has repeatedly maintained his innocence and called the dozens of charges a "witch hunt."

However, a Fox News poll recently revealed that a majority of voters believe Trump “did something illegal” related to “efforts to overturn the 2020 election.”

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