Republicans Rejoice at Rittenhouse Verdict; Democrats Pan Acquittal

Kyle Rittenhouse puts his hand over his face as he is found not guilty on all counts at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., on Nov. 19, 2021. Sean Krajacic/Pool/Getty Images

Republican lawmakers quickly rejoiced in the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on Nov. 19 while Democrats condemned the jury’s decision.

“I believe justice has been served in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial,” Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said in a statement.