Kent calls verdict ‘a travesty of justice’ and Lewallen says it was ‘a political witch-hunt’
Ken Vance, editor
Clark County Today
Third Congressional District candidates Joe Kent and Leslie Lewallen each provided a response to Thursday’s guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump by a jury in New York City.
Kent and Lewallen, both Republicans, are attempting to unseat Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Yesterday’s conviction of President Trump in Manhattan was nothing short of a travesty of justice,’’ Kent said. “This unjust decision is a glaring example of the political persecution that is undermining the foundations of our great nation. The radical left is willing to do anything to silence those who stand for truth and American values.
“Marie (Gluesenkamp) Perez, who masquerades as a moderate, has refused to comment on this unjust conviction,’’ Kent added. “Her silence speaks volumes about her complicity and her true allegiance to the radical agenda. This is the same Marie Perez who has consistently voted against measures that would strengthen our borders, support our troops, and defend our freedoms.
“We cannot allow this injustice to stand unchallenged,’’ Kent said. “Our campaign is the frontline in the battle to restore fairness, integrity, and true American values in Congress. I am committed to fighting against the corruption and ensuring that your voice is heard in Washington.’’
Lewallen, a current member of the Camas City Council, issued the following statement Thursday.
“From day one, this trial has been a political witch-hunt carried out by a liberal DA and judge,’’ Lewallen said. “They willingly risked the integrity of our judicial system for political gain, and, in the process, dishonored their offices and the oaths they made when they were sworn in. In my opinion, this verdict does nothing to disqualify President Trump from holding office, and I look forward to casting my ballot for him in November.”
Also read:
- Signatures filed for initiatives on parental rights, blocking trans athletes from girls’ sports
Supporters of two initiatives on parental rights and transgender participation in girls’ sports filed signatures Friday, moving the measures closer to consideration by Washington lawmakers. - Vancouver Police investigate shooting
Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal shooting reported early Jan. 3 outside the Off-Ramp Sports Bar on Northeast 112th Avenue. - Vancouver Police release critical incident video from Dec. 28 officer-involved shooting
Vancouver Police Department released a Critical Incident Video related to a December 28 officer-involved shooting while the Office of Independent Investigations continues its review. - Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy
Charles Prestrud argues that Washington transit agencies face rising costs and declining ridership due to governance structures that lack public accountability. - Letter: ‘For years, American foreign policy too often felt like a blank check’
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi argues that the 2025 National Security Strategy marks a long-overdue shift toward clearer priorities, shared responsibility, and interest-based American leadership. - POLL: Are you better off than you were a year ago?
This week’s poll asks readers to reflect on their personal financial situation and whether they feel better off than they were a year ago as economic conditions continue to shift. - Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?
Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why following too closely increases crash risk with little benefit.
Read the law , and the actual charges…..he is guilty af….
You sir……are special
I, for one, am growing weary of hearing from these two candidates about what all is wrong, and how victimized they feel. As a moderate-conservative and independent, I already know what I feel is wrong.
I want to hear specifics about what she/he is going to do about it. And a bland statement of “I’ll fight these atrocities” isn’t going to cut it for me. I want to hear specifically what each of you are going to do. That is, if either of you want my vote.
Let me say ONE thing here. ANYONE who thinks the Answers, and SOLVE of all our Problems is up too ANY earthly Representative?
THAT is a huge LOL !
If only it were that simple!
Dear Susan, we are WAY past that kind of ‘Simple’ Solution Fix, ANY of our Governments Cache of Representatives can make happen.
Instead of showing the fealty for a convicted felon, let’s hear what they’d actually do to help the citizens of Washington District #3. Riding along in the Trump Whaaaambulance only proves their incompetence and half-baked mindsets.
The HATERS will NEVER WIN! Any human who is UNable to see the TRUTH of whats been going on this past 7 years, I feel really sorry.
The Truth about your Main Stream Media (MSM); The Truth about what is really going on, underneath the superficial outcries of the heartless, unkind HATERS who hate on what little bits of info they wish to hang from, Dividers, the actual Demonic pact of Hollywooders, NeoCon Representatives, who are ALL hanging on a worthless Money System; will suffer when its HIT.
ITS ALL gonna come down people! WAKE-UP ! WAKE-UP !!!!!
Totally agree!
ALL I want to say is this. In the future, sooner then you think those of you who are Anti-Anyone, or ANTI Any-thing, are going to SEE and realize ONE HARD Truth!
THAT IS, The Real Truth, about ALL the LIES you have been FED your whole entire life!! BRACE Yourselves for that one!
ALL of The ‘Haters’, the opposing Leftside, Opinionated; will soon SEE what has really been going on!
Those of us who KNOW the truth? Will be here to help you.
In the meantime TRUTH is now, dripping out everyday. Even the Lying, Cheating Media can’t/won’t be able to escape it! So with this proclaimation, I truly WISH you and your Family’s PEACE. Because in the Eyes of God? THAT is ALL that is worth fighting for!!!
Neither of these candidates has said anything that would make me wnt to vote for them. Repeating Trumps Mantras does nothing to inform voters how they will get things done. Kent calls for reinforcing the existing interstate bridge then building a high-capacity brodge for commercial traffic that would bypass Vancouver and Portland–does he have idea of how much commercial traffic serves the local areas. He says no tolls, so our tax dollars will pay for it for all the tourists, and he apparently doesn’t see how Vancouver is becoming crime and drug infested as well. LOL voted for Trump once but never again. Any ordinary citizen would be behind bars by now.
Our country is better than Trump , and Biden……what are we doing?…..
Mr kent. Perhaps she refuses to lie for the man. You have no problem being Trumps lap dog. Where did you learn to be such a coward? It is unbecoming of a candidate of the LAW AND ORDER party to trash our justice institutions as well as law enforcement. Grow a set.
There is nothing “liberal” of “leftist” about Perez or Biden. Let’s just call them the Democratic tribe , or the blue team of the corporate uni-party…. whatever. Calling them leftist or liberal insults true progessive , left populists like me. Our oligarchic, non democratic political system does not allow for policy that serves the working class and the vast majority of this country. They are all just corporatists, and you know it.
Disclaimer : I think Trump is a complete fool and I could never live with myself if I ever casted a vote for him . I would never vote for Biden either.
Having said that, It is axiomatic that all these indictments are for political purposes. The democrats are so stupid. The more Trump gets indicted and/or convicted, the more popular he gets . I told my friends who are loyal to the Democratic Party that “I hope they will enjoy another 4 years of Mr. Trump”. BTW, I really think the democratic party doesn’t really care if they win or lose. Their interests and more importantly their corporate donors will be served well regardless of what party is in power. The domestic and foreign policies will never change until there is an opposing 3rd party that has the interests of “jomokes” like you and me.I don’t see this in my lifetime, but you never know