Lara Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and former President Donald J. Trump’s daughter-in-law, criticized Larry Hogan, the Republican Senate candidate in Maryland, for urging Americans to “respect the verdict” against Mr. Trump. Hogan, a former governor of Maryland, made the statement on social media before the announcement of the verdict, calling for unity and respect for the legal process. This stance, not surprising coming from the moderate Republican Hogan, sparked anger among some of Trump’s supporters who believed the trial was biased.
Lara Trump, married to Eric Trump, expressed her disapproval of Hogan’s statement in an interview on CNN. She emphasized the importance of loyalty to Trump within the Republican Party and suggested that Hogan’s remarks were unacceptable. When asked about the party’s support for Hogan, Trump did not provide a clear answer, indicating a potential rift within the party.
Despite the controversy, the National Republican Senatorial Committee expressed continued support for Hogan’s campaign, acknowledging the opportunity to win a Senate seat in Maryland with his candidacy. Hogan, known for his independence from traditional Republican views, has a track record of bipartisan governance in Maryland, although his stance on issues like Trump and abortion has caused division within the party.
