Many Republicans and the conservative media see the news of former President Donald Trump's indictment as a purely political issue.

Even Trump’s political foes, including possible presidential aspirant Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, have labeled the indictment “a weaponization of the legal system."

• Political strategists take sides on Trump indictment

Former criminal prosecutor and municipal inspector general Dan Schorr, president of Dan Schorr LLC, joined Capital Tonight to discuss how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg can address the claims that his prosecution is politically motivated.