The conviction of former President Trump is causing some of his critics to show their support. Senate Republican leader Mitch Mcconnall —who rarely has anything good to say about Trump-was quick to say the “charges never should have been brought in the first place”. He also predicted the conviction would be overtrned.Similar sentiments coming from moderate GOP Senator susan Collins, and even Trump’s estranged former VP Mike Pence.  25% of Republican respondents to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll conducted before the verdict said they would be more likely to vote for Trump if a jury found him guilty.