Republican Senators Believe Trump’s New York Trial Will Not Influence Voters

Republican senators believe that former President Donald Trump’s ongoing criminal trial in New York will not influence voters in the upcoming general election in November.

Given the Democrats’ narrow 51-49 Senate majority, GOP members are aiming to regain control of the chamber in the upcoming general election, with Trump being the party’s presumptive presidential nominee.

Trump is currently facing trial in New York City, accused of falsifying business documents to pay an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair. Despite this, Republican senators do not anticipate the trial changing voters’ perceptions of Trump.

Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio mentioned that the case against Trump is deemed preposterous and may actually benefit the president. Even Trump critic Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah agrees that the case is unlikely to sway voters’ opinions on Trump.

Senator John Cornyn of Texas questioned the prosecution of Trump for crimes that exceed New York’s five-year statute of limitations, as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is linking the charges to state and federal election violations.

Trump recently endorsed Pennsylvania candidate David McCormick in a highly contested Senate race, further highlighting his influence within the Republican party.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.