CPAC enthusiastically endorsed President Donald J. Trump for president in the 2024 election in January of this year. The work he did in his first term in office to defend life and liberty led to a prosperity this country had not seen since Reagan.
He took on the issues Americans are most concerned about. He secured the border, cut taxes, strengthened the military, reopened the American energy industry, protected life, and cut back the size of the federal government.
Because of what he did in the past and what he can do again to make our country great, we are proud to continue to endorse President Donald Trump for a second term in 2025.
As we stated in our endorsement back in January, “Now is the time to unite and support the candidate who best can accomplish what is needed to put America back on track.”
We know that Donald J. Trump is the president our country needs right now, and a rigged trial with a fraudulent guilty verdict does not change that. In fact, it is only emboldening Americans to support the man who has weathered so much to support them.
CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp stated in response to the guilty verdict, “Make no mistake, their lawfare will backfire. No matter what dastardly deed they come up with, President Donald J. Trump will return to the White House.” 
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In an unprecedented and shocking turn of events, a New York jury has found President Trump guilty on all 34 charges in the hush money criminal trial. This disgraceful verdict marks the first time in American history that a former or current president has been labeled a convicted felon. This decision, coming out of Manhattan, reeks of political manipulation and has injected even more uncertainty into an already chaotic election cycle.
President Trump, speaking shortly after the verdict, did not mince words. He rightfully called it a “rigged decision” and vowed that “this is far from over.” His allies, outraged by this blatant injustice, have rallied to his defense, condemning the verdict as a politically motivated attack.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was quick to point out the political nature of the trial, stating unequivocally that it was a “purely political exercise.” He also made it clear that the Biden administration had a hand in this travesty, suggesting that the conviction in New York was orchestrated by the Democrats. Johnson’s words resonate with many: “Today is a shameful day in American history. Democrats cheered as they convicted the leader of the opposing party on ridiculous charges, predicated on the testimony of a disbarred, convicted felon.”
The weaponization of our justice system has been a hallmark of the Biden Administration, and the decision today is further evidence that Democrats will stop at nothing to silence dissent and crush their political opponents. The American people see this as lawfare, and they know it is wrong—and dangerous. President Trump will rightfully appeal this absurd verdict—and he WILL WIN!
Chris LaCivita, a senior campaign adviser to Trump, did not hold back in his response, stating, “The FIX was always in…” This sentiment is echoed by Matt Schlapp, chair of CPAC, who called this a “tragic day in American history” and assured that Trump would win office again.
Republicans are not just stopping at the verdict. They are going after the individuals responsible for this travesty. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) condemned the verdict as the corrupt result of a corrupt trial, a corrupt judge, and a corrupt DA. He assured President Trump that they will stand with him now more than ever to save the country.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was equally vocal, calling the verdict a “complete travesty that makes a mockery of our justice system” and suggesting that it was politically motivated. He didn’t shy away from attacking the judge’s family, emphasizing that Biden and the Trump deranged left will stop at nothing to remain in power.
Even Republicans who previously had differences with Trump have come to his defense. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) pointed out the biased nature of the trial, describing it as a process “bent to the political will of the actors involved: a leftist prosecutor, a partisan judge, and a jury reflective of one of the most liberal enclaves in America—all in an effort to ‘get’ Donald Trump.” DeSantis’s statement rings true: “It is often said that no one is above the law, but it is also true that no one is below the law. If the defendant were not Donald Trump, this case would never have been brought.”
This verdict is not just an attack on President Trump; it’s an attack on the principles of justice and fairness in America. Despite the mainstream media's attempt to downplay this, the American people see through the charade. President Trump continues to lead President Biden in polling in key battleground states, and this political persecution will only strengthen his resolve and the resolve of his supporters.
The fight is far from over. President Trump will appeal this unjust verdict, and we will stand by him every step of the way. The MAGA movement is stronger than ever, and together, we will ensure that justice prevails and that President Trump is rightfully exonerated. America deserves nothing less. 
Congratulations Rep. Steve Scalise on receiving the Award for Conservative Achievement from CPAC.
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The only verdict that matters will be on November 5th, 2024.
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"This was a rigged, disgraceful trial"
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The judge has given the jury a buffet-style conviction deliberation process
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Congratulations Rep. Mary Miller on receiving the Award for Conservative Excellence from CPAC.
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Iran hates us. They hate our culture. They hate what we stand for, which is that of freedom and religious freedom. And for them, they want to take us down.
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