In a show of solidarity, a group of House Republicans came out in force on Thursday to support former President Donald Trump as he faces his 18th day in Manhattan court. The group of representatives, including Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Michael Waltz (R-FL), Andy Ogles (R-TN), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Bob Good (R-VA), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), and Michael Cloud (R-TX), joined Trump on this crucial day, anticipating the continuation of testimony from former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.

Trump expressed his appreciation for the support, stating, "We have a lot of congressmen and some senators down today, and they're all up in arms over this. It's very unfair. I'd like to be in these various states where I should be campaigning like anybody else. It's a Biden trial. This all comes out of the White House and the Department of Justice. This is all them. In fact, a lead person from the DOJ is running the trial... So Biden's office is running this trial. This trial is a scam, and it's a sham."

The participation of these House members follows the previous support shown by notable Republican lawmakers and politicians earlier this week. On Tuesday, former 2024 presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy, along with Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, Florida Rep. Cory Mills, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, stood by the 45th president. Additionally, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, and Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Trump on Monday.

It is important to note that these political allies volunteered their presence in court to support their friend and were not invited by the Trump campaign, as confirmed by a Trump campaign official.

On this day, Trump's defense team is expected to cross-examine Cohen, as the case revolves around the alleged falsification of business records by Trump to conceal a $130,000 payment to former adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty and maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

Cohen's testimony, which began on Monday, detailed that he used his personal funds, obtained through a home equity line of credit, to make the payment to Daniels. Cohen claimed that Trump instructed him to "handle it" due to potential damage to the campaign. He further stated that he was reimbursed $420,000, which he argues was "grossed up" to cover taxes, emphasizing that Trump was aware of the payment's details. Cohen also disputed the characterization of the check as a "retainer," asserting it was a false description.

On Wednesday, Robert Costello, a lawyer who had previously advised Cohen, testified before Congress, stating that Cohen was a "serial liar." He recounted his interactions with Cohen and shared that Cohen had told him he took care of the Stormy Daniels payment himself and did not receive any money from Trump for the arrangement.

As the trial continues, supporters and detractors of Trump eagerly await further developments in this high-profile case.