In a fiery interview on CNN's "State of the Union," Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, denounced Maryland Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan for urging Americans to respect the verdict in Trump's hush money trial before it was delivered.

Lara Trump expressed her displeasure with Hogan's comments, calling them "ridiculous" and stating that he does not deserve the respect of anyone in the Republican Party or in America. She argued that Hogan should have carefully considered the implications before releasing his statement, which urged Americans to "respect the verdict and the legal process."

Hogan's statement came just days before a Manhattan jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 charges of falsifying business records, making him the first former president in American history to be convicted of a felony. The historic verdict further intensified the already divided political climate in the United States.

The Maryland Senate candidate, who served as the state's governor from 2014 to January 2023, has been seen as a potential pickup for Republicans in a predominantly Democratic state. Despite Maryland's Democratic dominance at both state and federal levels, Hogan won reelection in 2018 with high approval ratings.

When asked if the RNC would withhold financial support for Hogan's campaign, Lara Trump declined to provide a direct answer, but reiterated her disapproval of Hogan's statement. She promised to reconsider the specifics of financial support.

Meanwhile, Lara Trump highlighted the massive outpouring of support for Donald Trump following his hush money trial verdict. She revealed that within 48 hours of the verdict, the Trump campaign and the RNC raised an impressive $70 million in digital fundraising, signaling a strong and rapid response from the American people.

It remains to be seen how Hogan's comments and the Trump verdict will impact the political landscape. As the nation grapples with deep divisions, the call for unity and the reaffirmation of the rule of law continue to be emphasized by various leaders, albeit with differing approaches.