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A group of House Republicans gathered outside the courthouse of former President Donald Trump’s trial in Manhattan, causing a disruption to legislative business in the Capitol.
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the protest against the gag order silencing Trump, criticizing the judge, witnesses, and prosecution.
The absence of Republicans in the Capitol led to Democrats gaining control of the floor and passing a bill rebuking President Joe Biden.
The Republicans’ trip to New York also delayed a vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s visit to New York in support of Trump was met with criticism from Rep. Gerry Connolly, who believed Democrats made a mistake by not ousting him.
