Amid the recent indictment by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, Mark Meadows, former White House Chief of Staff, has found support from Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) Chairman Jim DeMint. DeMint has made it clear that he stands by Meadows and believes the charges against him are part of a political power play.

Meadows, along with former President Donald Trump and 17 others, has been charged with two counts as part of a larger 41-count indictment. The charges stem from allegations of soliciting an official to violate their oath of office and fall under Georgia’s RICO statute.

DeMint has criticized Willis, accusing her of conducting a shameful political witch-hunt against Meadows and others associated with President Trump. He finds her actions to be a desperate attempt for political power, and believes that partisan Democrats in Georgia are using fear and intimidation to maintain their control.

In response to the indictment, Meadows has filed a motion to have the case moved to federal court. His attorneys argue that the actions mentioned in the indictment, such as arranging meetings and contacting state officials on behalf of the President, are well within the expected responsibilities of a Chief of Staff. They assert that these actions are not inherently criminal and are of lesser significance in terms of state law compared to successfully removed charges.

DeMint’s support for Meadows sheds light on the broader political discourse surrounding the indictments and legal cases involving individuals associated with former President Trump. The partisan nature of these cases raises important questions about the intersection of law and politics in the United States. As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these cases will be resolved and what impact they will have on the political landscape.