Portman took the easy way out. His cowardice allowed Trump to escape conviction in 2021 and plan his vengeful authoritarian return to power in 2024. Portman knew better. They all did. But it took courage to convict an immoral and dangerous ex-president. They made excuses to let him off the hook.

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/04/09/do-ohio-republicans-support-trumps-election-lies-violent-rhetoric-and-promises-for-retribution/