House Republicans plan to descend en-masse at NYC hush money trial next week: sources

There will be fewer red ties in Washington D.C. Thursday when Republican lawmakers plan to descend en masse on former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, according to a new report.

Four Republicans told Politico Wednesday that a large number of House conservatives want to take a political field trip to the New York City courtroom where Trump faces charges that he cooked his books to pay hush money to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

About 16 members of the House Freedom Caucus are eyeing a trip to New York, one potential traveler told the news outlet.

“Every Republican should go support [former] President Trump,” said Chair Bob Good (R-VA). He declined to comment on whether he'd make the trip himself.

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In recent days Trump has been accompanied to court by Republicans who include Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Sens. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).

Former presidential candidates Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy also appeared sporting matching blue blazers and red ties.

On Wednesday, Sen. Mitt Romney said he found the spectacle "difficult to watch."

"Going out and prostrating themselves in front of the public to try and, apparently, curry favor with the person who's our nominee is embarrassing," Romney said. “It's a little demeaning to show up in front of the courthouse — and particularly one where we're talking about an allegation of paying a porn star."

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The Republican's reported Manhattan-bound journey was also met with ridicule when the news hit social media.

"Its 100% about intimidation," replied X user LM Entertainment. "Disgusting. [They're] supposed to be 'working' on the taxpayers dime."

X user @MaximusDecimus0 added, "All bone heads and conspiracy theorists."