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Yesterday, former President Donald Trump was indicted by the Manhattan Grand Jury and the district attorney’s office, led by Alvin Bragg. He is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday, April 4th at 2:15PM, in front of Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the case. The charges stem from an investigation into alleged hush money payments Trump made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Donald Trump was indicted before Hunter Biden was.
Tells you everything you need to know.
— ALX ?? (@alx) March 30, 2023
Law enforcement agencies, including the Secret Service, New York Police Department, FBI, New York State court officers, and the DA’s office, will meet to finalize the details and logistics of Trump’s arrest. The Secret Service will have the final say and decide how Trump is brought in. Trump will be voluntarily turning himself in and there will be no handcuffs involved.
Donald Trump to turn himself in on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/o19AXl67ke
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 31, 2023
Sources previously reported that Bragg had requested that Trump surrender to his office on Friday, but the Secret Service delayed his surrender. The indictment of a former president of the United States is unprecedented in American history and Donald Trump will be the first ever to be brought up on criminal charges.
The Democrat Party’s hatred for Donald Trump knows no bounds. The “substance” of this political persecution is utter garbage.
This is completely unprecedented and is a catastrophic escalation in the weaponization of the justice system.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 30, 2023
The criminal charges against Trump come after a lengthy investigation into a $130,000 payment to Daniels and another $150,000 payment to former Playboy model Karen McDougal, allegedly to keep them quiet about their alleged sexual encounters with Trump during his first presidential campaign. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has denied having affairs with either woman.
In 2019, federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York chose not to charge former President Donald Trump in connection with the payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This was despite his former attorney Michael Cohen implicating him as part of his plea deal on campaign finance violations. Additionally, in 2021, the Federal Election Commission also ended its investigation into the matter.
Donald Trump Indicted by Grand Jury in Stormy Daniels Hush Money Case: Reports pic.twitter.com/wR2yTPDbQk
— People (@people) March 31, 2023
With these matters already being investigated multiple times will there be something different to be found this go around? Trump has been calling this a Witch Hunt the whole time and has taken to Truth Social this morning to voice his opinion.
Donald Trump – “These Thugs and Radical Left Monsters have just INDICATED the 45th President of the United States of America, and the leading Republican Candidate, by far, for the 2024 Nomination for President. THIS IS AN ATTACK ON OUR COUNTRY THE LIKES OF WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE. IT IS LIKEWISE A CONTINUING ATTACK ON OUR ONCE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS. THE USA IS NOW A THIRD WORLD NATION, A NATION IN SERIOUS DECLINE. SO SAD!”
Donald Trump expresses frustration and disappointment about his indictment on Truth Social.#FreeTrump #DonaldTrump #Trump2024 #TrumpIndicted pic.twitter.com/uBNieZBduW
— balkan. (@MovesTrump) March 30, 2023
On top of this another message was posted by President Trump on Truth Social about DA Brag:
“District Attorney Bragg is a danger to our Country, and should be removed immediately, along with Radical Lunatic Bombthrower Jack Smith, who is harassing and intimidating innocent people at levels not seen before, “Get Trump” Letitia James, the worst Attorney General in the United States, and Atlanta D.A. Fani Willis, who is trying to make PERFECT phone calls into a plot to destroy America, but reigns over the most violent Crime Scene in America, and does nothing about it!”
Donald Trump on Truth Social: “District Attorney Bragg is a danger to our Country and should be removed immediately…” pic.twitter.com/3Q7Or5uv1B
— ALX ?? (@alx) March 23, 2023
This case will be a major focus of American History some day. Hopefully it plays out best for the American Peoples sake. Here are some more takes from Twitter.
President Trump won't back down. He's going to keep on fighting to Save America #MAGApic.twitter.com/e0u1KiUWSl
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 31, 2023
Alvin Bragg has irreparably damaged our country in an attempt to interfere in our Presidential election.
As he routinely frees violent criminals to terrorize the public, he weaponized our sacred system of justice against President Donald Trump.
The American people will not…
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 30, 2023
BREAKING ?
In response to news of President Trump’s indictment, former DNI @RichardGrenell calls on every Republican Presidential candidate to DROP OUT of the race and support Donald Trump.
“We should unify as a Party and say we will not allow this to happen to the USA.” pic.twitter.com/P147XvFoOo
— Alexander Sheppard ?? (@NotAlexSheppard) March 31, 2023
Donald Trump- raided, indicted
Roger Stone- raided, arrested
Steve Bannon- arrested
Peter Navarro- arrested
Rudy Giuliani- raidedThe Clintons- walk free
Hunter Biden- walks free
Epstein’s clients- walk free
DC insider traders- walk free— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 30, 2023
I spoke with President Donald Trump moments ago. He is resolute and focused.
He is also concerned about what this politically-motivated indictment will do to America's brand around the world.
We will wake up in a very different America tomorrow because we can no longer have… pic.twitter.com/XBXTNpW3TE
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) March 31, 2023