“It’s very easy for Republicans to say this was just a show trial. This is purely persecution via political prosecution,” says GOP strategist Tricia McLaughlin about the hush-money case against Donald Trump. “So I think this give Republicans — who by no means should be using the Justice Department for retribution — cover, because the Democrats have done this so blatantly across the board.” @TriciaOhio #AlvinBragg #DonaldTrump #DOJ @2waytvapp