RNC co-chair Lara Trump criticizes Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan over hush money verdict comments

Lara Trump, a leader in the Republican Party, criticized Larry Hogan, a Senate candidate, for his comments about Donald Trump's trial. She said Hogan should not be respected by Republicans or Americans for his remarks. Hogan had urged people to respect the trial's verdict before it was announced. Lara Trump found this "ridiculous" and believed it added to the division in the country. Hogan's statement emphasized the importance of following the rule of law during such a critical time in history. Lara Trump did not directly say if the Republican National Committee would support Hogan financially. She expressed her disapproval of Hogan's statement and suggested he should have thought more before speaking out. Hogan's victory in Maryland would be significant for Republicans in a state dominated by Democrats. He had served as governor with high approval ratings. Hogan's call for respecting the legal process came before Donald Trump's conviction on multiple felony counts. Lara Trump highlighted the strong response from Americans following the trial, with a significant increase in fundraising for the Republican campaign. The focus was on upholding the rule of law and avoiding further division in the country.