New York, PTI. Former US President Donald Trump will appear in a Manhattan court today accused of secretly paying porn actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 re-election campaign. He was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury last week. He will be the first former US President to face a criminal charge. Along with this, his dream of reaching the White House again in 2024 seems to be breaking.
Trump leaves for New York from Florida
Donald Trump left Florida for New York in his private plane on Monday. They plan to spend the night at ‘Trump Tower’. Before leaving, Trump wrote on his Internet media account, ‘Tuesday morning I’m going to court, believe it or not. This should not have happened to America!’
Administration ready for possible demonstration of Trump supporters
Court proceedings are expected to be brief on Tuesday. The charges will be read out during the hearing and the process will last for about 10-15 minutes but is expected to be marred by demonstrations by his supporters and protesters in the city. Therefore, the administration has made preparations in view of this. After the court hearing, Trump plans to return to his Florida resort, where he will address supporters Tuesday night.
Mayor of New York warned
New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned that authorities would not allow any violence or vandalism ahead of Trump’s appearance in a Manhattan court. Whoever indulges in this will be arrested. Trump will appear before Acting New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Marchen today.
“New York City is our home”
Adams said, “As always, we will not allow violence or vandalism of any kind and anyone found to be engaging in violence will be arrested and held accountable, no matter who you are. NEW YORK CITY OUR HOME Not a playground for your misplaced anger.”
Tight security arrangements
Security has been beefed up from the courthouse in Lower Manhattan to Trump Tower on 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Barricades have been put up on the roads and heavy police deployment has been made. Trump and his allies are expected to use his indictment to drum up support for his 2024 re-election campaign. There is also concern that his arrest could lead to pro-Trump attacks similar to the US Capitol building attack after the 2020 presidential election. can make the event happen.
Trump will return to Florida
Trump will return to Florida soon after his impeachment. He will not hold any public events in New York City. He is scheduled to give a speech at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach later in the evening.
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