Speaker Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy Join Trump in Court on Tuesday

After a group of elected Republicans joined former President Trump in New York to support him amid his ongoing criminal “hush money” trial on Monday, a slew of other high-profile GOP supporters including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined the former president on Tuesday.

Joining Mr. Johnson in court alongside President Trump on Tuesday were two men rumored to be on the shortlist for President Trump’s 2024 vice presidential pick—Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) and former GOP candidate for president Vivek Ramaswamy— as well as Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Cory Mills. The GOP elected officials were seen entering the courthouse with President Trump as he walked to cameras to give brief comments before court resumed on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s high-profile members of President Trump’s entourage came as his former attorney-turned-enemy, Michael Cohen, took the stand for the second day. Mr. Cohen’s testimony and upcoming cross-examination is set to be the most contentious part of the trial, and a key part of President Trump’s defense.

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