Republican Senate candidates in key battleground states like Montana and Ohio are responding strongly to Donald Trump's guilty verdict, with some launching new ads criticizing Democrats. Moreno and Sheehy are using the verdict to energize Trump's supporters in states critical for the GOP as they present prime opportunities to flip Senate seats this election cycle. With a net gain of two seats needed for Republicans to take control of the Senate, these states are pivotal, especially given Trump's previous strong performances there in 2020.
