trump was he was rude, he was crude, but he would not sexually batter this woman and then defame her. well, in a contested processor everyone had evidence and witness before a jury, a jury said no, in fact, that is precisely what the former president did. now, those who rallied to the former president's defense say, well, there was a character debate in 2016, he passed and was elected, or this is all politically timed. but senate republican leaders today, norah, on capitol hill in the aftermath of the verdict said there is too much drama, the voters will evaluate that and yes, trump can get the nomination, but he cannot be elected in a general election. that's senate republicans, their verdict on this verdict. >> norah: that suggests the tide may be starting to turn. >> reporter: possibly. >> norah: major garrett, thank you. let's turn now to some more breaking news. cbs news has learned the justice department filed charges against embattled new york congressman george santos. he is expected to surrender in new york tomorrow, when the nature of the charges may be revealed. nerevisly reported federal prosecutwetoinnancia disclosuof the fma congressman afte aout rts of rem