Trump Conviction Tests Republican Fealty
House Republicans are pushing back against Donald Trump’s felony conviction, and the coming weeks will test how far they’re willing to go.
Upcoming proposals — some as soon as this week — would retaliate against the Justice Department, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and the conviction itself, which was prosecuted by New York state.
The plans create platforms for Trump loyalists to flaunt MAGA credentials, but they could also force awkward votes for swing-district Republicans. They’ll illustrate how Trump can be a galvanizing force for Republicans — and a divisive one.
None of the efforts will ...