Dr. Ben Carson defended Donald Trump by stating that Trump's only crime is representing the American people first, despite Trump facing 91 felony charges. Carson also criticized Washington's governance, suggesting it is losing its legitimacy. Carson's remarks were made at CPAC 2024, where he portrayed Trump as a persecuted political figure and hinted at the possibility of being Trump's running mate in the 2024 election.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Dr. Ben Carson said Thursday he believes Donald Trump to be the most persecuted political figure while refusing to rule out his potential status as the former president’s 2024 running mate. https://t.co/RyjXAA15Ma
Ben Carson: “Their solution is just chaos. Doubling down, continuing to lie, and counting on people being uninformed so they can tell them anything they want. And in the face of all of this they are trying to gaslight us." Sounds a lot like today's GOP. https://t.co/t4i69NE0Nm
🇺🇸CPAC 2024 | BEN CARSON: "Trump’s only crime is representing the American people FIRST” https://t.co/zoAlMmxPXo https://t.co/HpI0A8XiUq
Excellent speech by Dr. Ben Carson: "Washington is losing its legitimate claim to govern the American people.” https://t.co/t5BETakWZ5
Dr. Ben Carson: "Trump’s only crime is representing the American people first." So true @RealBenCarson https://t.co/kXeioOohKY
Ben Carson: “Trump’s only crime is representing the American people first.” Trump’s 91 felony charges suggest otherwise. https://t.co/T1DW7OYduD
Dr. Ben Carson: "Trump’s only crime is representing the American people first." https://t.co/4XgVP7RhX4