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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Matthew Choi and Olivia Alafriz

Texas Republicans in Congress stand behind Donald Trump after federal indictment

Hundreds of people gathered to attend former President Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential campaign rally in Waco on March 25, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign rally drew crowds to Waco on March 25, 2023. (Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune)

WASHINGTON — A 37-count federal indictment, unsealed Friday, accused former President Donald Trump of lying to federal investigators as part of a scheme to keep classified documents in his possession, but numerous Texas Republicans continue to stand by him, dismissing the charges as a partisan ploy.

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