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Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to criminal charges stemming from hush-money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election, at a historic court hearing in New York.
Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges, which reportedly include the felony of conspiracy and stem from hush money paid to a former porn star during the tycoon's 2016 election campaign, to keep quiet over an alleged affair.
Trump, 76, was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury last week in a case stemming from a 2016 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, though the specific charges have yet to be disclosed. Trump has said he is innocent and is due to plead not guilty.
Here are the live on Donald Trump's court appearance:
"Darkest Hours Of American History": Donald Trump
"While we are living through the darkest hours of American history, I can say that at least for this moment right now, I am in great spirits," Trump said.
"Soros-Backed": Trump's Jibe At Top Attorney
"Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is a George Soros-backed prosecutor," alleges Trump.
"Fake Case Should Be Dropped Immediately": Donald Trump
"This fake case was brought only to interfere with the upcoming 2024 elections, and it should be dropped immediately," said Trump.
"Our Country Is Going to Hell": Donald Trump
"This is not the right thing to do. The world is already laughing at us - for things like our open borders, leaving behind millions of equipment in Afghanistan," Trump said.
"Have To Save Country": Donald Trump
"We have to save our country. Never thought anything like this could happen in America," Trump said.
"The only crime I have committed is to fearlessly defend our country from those who seek to destroy it."
Trump To Speak In Florida Soon
Former US President Donald Trump will be addressing supporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida shortly.
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Trump, who pleaded not guilty to the 34 criminal charges against him, has left the courtroom without making any statements.
BREAKING!!! the 9th Circuit just awarded Trump $121,962.56 in attorney fees from Stormy Daniels. Order just released. This in addition to the roughly $500k she already owes him.
- Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) April 4, 2023
LOL glad she's out there saying her T-shirt sales are booming she'll be able to afford to pay Trump!
Trump charged over pre-election hush-money cases: prosecutor
Former US president Donald Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases, prosecutors said Tuesday.
"Donald J. Trump repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Bragg said Trump arranged for the payment of $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about a 2006 sexual encounter.
A payment of $30,000 was made through an intermediary to a former Trump Tower doorman who was claiming that Trump had fathered a child out of wedlock, Bragg said.
Former US president Donald Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases, prosecutors said Tuesday.
"Donald J. Trump repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Bragg said Trump arranged for the payment of $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about a 2006 sexual encounter.
A payment of $30,000 was made through an intermediary to a former Trump Tower doorman who was claiming that Trump had fathered a child out of wedlock, Bragg said.
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Trump charged over three hush-money cases: prosecutor
Former US president Donald Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases, prosecutors said Tuesday.
"Donald J. Trump repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Former US president Donald Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases, prosecutors said Tuesday.
"Donald J. Trump repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
Donald Trump leaves court after arraignment.
Donald Trump was seen Tuesday leaving a New York court where he pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal counts stemming from hush-money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election.
Trump was seen exiting the building and making his way to a waiting motorcade, just over two hours after arriving at the Manhattan court complex for the historic hearing.
Donald Trump was seen Tuesday leaving a New York court where he pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal counts stemming from hush-money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election.
Trump was seen exiting the building and making his way to a waiting motorcade, just over two hours after arriving at the Manhattan court complex for the historic hearing.
Trump is expected to speak at length later including at a campaign-style event after the native New Yorker flies back to his estate in Florida.
Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Charges In Hush Money Case
Donald Trump, the former president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid to a porn star.
Donald Trump, the former president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid to a porn star.
1st pic Of Trump from the courtroom
Former US President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court during his arraignment
Former US President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court during his arraignment Trump enters historic court hearing on criminal charges
Donald Trump entered a historic court hearing in New York Tuesday after becoming the first American president to be arrested on criminal charges, in extraordinary scenes playing out amid tight security and a global media frenzy.
With a stern glare, Trump was seen making his way into the courtroom in Manhattan without saying a word to waiting press, although he was expected to speak at length later including at a campaign-style event at his Florida estate.
In a spectacle relayed on live television -- with rival protesters rallying outside -- the hearing marks a watershed moment for the US criminal and political system, with the potential to upend the 2024 White House race in which Trump is currently the leading Republican nominee.
Donald Trump entered a historic court hearing in New York Tuesday after becoming the first American president to be arrested on criminal charges, in extraordinary scenes playing out amid tight security and a global media frenzy.
With a stern glare, Trump was seen making his way into the courtroom in Manhattan without saying a word to waiting press, although he was expected to speak at length later including at a campaign-style event at his Florida estate.
In a spectacle relayed on live television -- with rival protesters rallying outside -- the hearing marks a watershed moment for the US criminal and political system, with the potential to upend the 2024 White House race in which Trump is currently the leading Republican nominee.
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Donald Trump: For some in Washington, Trump's troubles mean cocktail time
As Donald Trump faced criminal charges on Tuesday, bars in the capital Washington prepared special cocktails for customers eager to drink to the former Republican president's misfortune.
"When it arraigns, we pour $5 drafts," the Midlands Beer Garden said in its promotion, knocking beer and mezcal prices down to $5, a modest sum in the pricey city, which votes strongly Democratic.
On its Instagram account, the bar displayed a photoshopped image of Trump in an orange prison jumpsuit.
The 76-year-old real estate mogul arrived at a New York court to plead not guilty to charges in connection with hush money paid to onetime porn star Stormy Daniels.
Donal Trump Arraignment: Trump says he is innocent and is due to plead not guilty.
Trump has said he is innocent and is due to plead not guilty.
"Today (Tuesday) is the day that a ruling political party ARRESTS its leading opponent for having committed NO CRIME," Trump, who flew to New York from his Florida home on Monday, said in a fundraising email sent out on Tuesday morning.
On social media, Trump ahead of the arraignment renewed his attacks on Justice Juan Merchan, the judge in the case who last year also presided over a trial in which Trump's real estate company was convicted of tax fraud.
Trump has said he is innocent and is due to plead not guilty.
"Today (Tuesday) is the day that a ruling political party ARRESTS its leading opponent for having committed NO CRIME," Trump, who flew to New York from his Florida home on Monday, said in a fundraising email sent out on Tuesday morning.
On social media, Trump ahead of the arraignment renewed his attacks on Justice Juan Merchan, the judge in the case who last year also presided over a trial in which Trump's real estate company was convicted of tax fraud.
Trump supporters at park across from the Manhattan courthouse
Hundreds of Trump supporters, at a park across from the Manhattan courthouse, cheered and blew whistles, outnumbering his detractors. The Trump critics held signs including one of Trump dressed in a striped jail uniform behind bars and another that read, "Lock Him Up."
Hundreds of Trump supporters, at a park across from the Manhattan courthouse, cheered and blew whistles, outnumbering his detractors. The Trump critics held signs including one of Trump dressed in a striped jail uniform behind bars and another that read, "Lock Him Up."
Trump in police custody ahead of his arraignment at Manhattan court
Former US President Donald Trump is in police custody at the Manhattan district attorney's office on Tuesday ahead of his arraignment on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence.
"Trump is in police custody at the Manhattan district attorney's office ahead of his arraignment in court," CNN reported.
Former US President Donald Trump is in police custody at the Manhattan district attorney's office on Tuesday ahead of his arraignment on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence.
Trump, who arrived at a specially secured Manhattan courthouse in an eight-car motorcade, is expected to be fingerprinted and processed. Trump's mug shot may be taken.
"Trump is in police custody at the Manhattan district attorney's office ahead of his arraignment in court," CNN reported.
Donald Trump Arrest: Trump turns himself in to face historic criminal charges
Donald Trump turned himself in Tuesday for a historic New York court hearing held amid tight security and a global media frenzy, as the Republican billionaire becomes the first American president in history to face criminal charges.
In a spectacle playing out on live television - with rival protesters rallying outside -- the hearing marks a watershed moment for the US criminal and political system, with the potential to upend the 2024 White House race in which Trump is currently the presumptive Republican nominee.
Donald Trump turned himself in Tuesday for a historic New York court hearing held amid tight security and a global media frenzy, as the Republican billionaire becomes the first American president in history to face criminal charges.
In a spectacle playing out on live television - with rival protesters rallying outside -- the hearing marks a watershed moment for the US criminal and political system, with the potential to upend the 2024 White House race in which Trump is currently the presumptive Republican nominee.
Trump calls court hearing 'surreal' as he heads to face charges
Donald Trump said Tuesday it was "surreal" to be appearing in court, as he posted live updates on social media while being driven to face criminal charges in Manhattan.
"Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse. Seems so SURREAL - WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can't believe this is happening in America," he posted on his Truth Social platform.
Trump in court to face charges
Trump in court to face charges in hush money case
Trump in court to face charges in hush money case
Trump leaves his New York skyscraper to surrender to criminal charges
Donald Trump left his New York skyscraper amid tight security Tuesday to turn himself in for a historic court appearance on criminal charges that threaten to upend the 2024 White House race.
His motorcade departed Trump Tower to drive the six-mile (10-kilometer) journey to the courthouse in Manhattan with police lining the streets and helicopters buzzing overhead.
Donald Trump left his New York skyscraper amid tight security Tuesday to turn himself in for a historic court appearance on criminal charges that threaten to upend the 2024 White House race.
His motorcade departed Trump Tower to drive the six-mile (10-kilometer) journey to the courthouse in Manhattan with police lining the streets and helicopters buzzing overhead.
US Republicans defend Trump by attacking criminal justice system
Many Republicans in the US Congress have responded to Donald Trump's looming arraignment by characterizing the criminal justice system as corrupt, in accusations that parallel their earlier broadsides against the nation's elections after the former president's 2020 defeat.
Many Republicans in the US Congress have responded to Donald Trump's looming arraignment by characterizing the criminal justice system as corrupt, in accusations that parallel their earlier broadsides against the nation's elections after the former president's 2020 defeat.
Trump and his allies in the House of Representatives and Senate have used rhetoric that echoed his false claims of widespread election fraud in the build-up to the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
Trump's journey to New York from Florida
Trump flew to New York City in his Boeing 757 aircraft from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida on Monday and arrived at the La Guardia airport. His motorcade then made its way to the Trump Tower on 5th Avenue in Manhattan where he stayed overnight. Streets around the high-end Trump Tower have been cordoned off, with heavy police presence in and around the area.
The former President waved at scores of his supporters as he came out from the SUV and was escorted immediately inside the building.
After his court appearance, Trump will immediately fly back to Florida where he will deliver remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach in the evening.
Trump flew to New York City in his Boeing 757 aircraft from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida on Monday and arrived at the La Guardia airport. His motorcade then made its way to the Trump Tower on 5th Avenue in Manhattan where he stayed overnight. Streets around the high-end Trump Tower have been cordoned off, with heavy police presence in and around the area.
The former President waved at scores of his supporters as he came out from the SUV and was escorted immediately inside the building.
After his court appearance, Trump will immediately fly back to Florida where he will deliver remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach in the evening.
Trump to turn himself in, facing historic day in New York court
Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, will appear in court on Tuesday to be fingerprinted, photographed and formally charged in a watershed moment ahead of next year's presidential election.
Although Trump has drawn tens of thousands of fervent supporters to rallies across the country, it was unclear how many would travel to his heavily Democratic home town, where automobile travel is difficult.
"Control Yourselves...": New York City Mayor Warns "Rabble-Rousers" Ahead Of Donald Trump's Court AppearanceNew York City Mayor Eric Adams warned that authorities will not allow any violence or vandalism in the wake of former US President Donald Trump's arraignment in a Manhattan court and said those found responsible for such behaviour will be arrested.
Trump's Ex-Lawyer To Be Key Witness In Hush Money Case
A former lawyer for Donald Trump who once said he would do anything to protect the former U.S. president is now poised to serve as a key witness in the criminal trial of his longtime boss.
Cohen has said that Trump directed him to pay Daniels $130,000 to keep her from speaking about a sexual encounter she has said she had with Trump in 2006, meaning he will likely be a prominent witness if the case goes to trial.
A former lawyer for Donald Trump who once said he would do anything to protect the former U.S. president is now poised to serve as a key witness in the criminal trial of his longtime boss.
Michael Cohen, who became a top executive at Trump's real estate company and then his personal lawyer, testified twice before the Manhattan grand jury that voted on Thursday to indict Trump following an investigation into a hush payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Cohen has said that Trump directed him to pay Daniels $130,000 to keep her from speaking about a sexual encounter she has said she had with Trump in 2006, meaning he will likely be a prominent witness if the case goes to trial.
Tight security as Trump set for historic court appearance
Donald Trump was set Tuesday to plead not guilty to criminal charges in a New York courtroom in an unprecedented case that threatens to upend the 2024 White House race.
Trump is the first sitting or former American president to be criminally indicted -- a historic development that has propelled the United States into uncharted political waters.
Amid tight security in Manhattan -- and a global media frenzy -- the 76-year-old will learn at his arraignment precisely what charges he faces over hush money paid to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election that brought him to power.
Donald Trump was set Tuesday to plead not guilty to criminal charges in a New York courtroom in an unprecedented case that threatens to upend the 2024 White House race.
Trump is the first sitting or former American president to be criminally indicted -- a historic development that has propelled the United States into uncharted political waters.
Amid tight security in Manhattan -- and a global media frenzy -- the 76-year-old will learn at his arraignment precisely what charges he faces over hush money paid to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election that brought him to power.
Trump still remains a front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination
The 76-year-old Trump remains a front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, though the still sealed charges that will be unveiled Tuesday potentially threaten to throw his viability as a candidate into question.
He is also using the case to energize his support base and raise millions of dollars for his bid to reclaim the White House next year.
The 76-year-old Trump remains a front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, though the still sealed charges that will be unveiled Tuesday potentially threaten to throw his viability as a candidate into question.
He is also using the case to energize his support base and raise millions of dollars for his bid to reclaim the White House next year.
Trump to face charges over his hush payments
Trump was set to arrive early afternoon to face charges likely related to alleged campaign finance violations over his hush payments to a porn star while running for his first presidential term.
Trump was set to arrive early afternoon to face charges likely related to alleged campaign finance violations over his hush payments to a porn star while running for his first presidential term.
Trump arraignment: protests outside court mirror US divide
Dozens of Donald Trump supporters demonstrated outside the courthouse where the former president is due to be arraigned on criminal charges Tuesday, as a handful of vocal counterprotestors shouted an anti-fascist message.
Members of the New York Police Department community affairs division stepped in to the fray as the pro-Trump side -- many sporting familiar "MAGA" hats and attire emblazoned with the American flag -- yelled slurs at their opposition.
Dozens of Donald Trump supporters demonstrated outside the courthouse where the former president is due to be arraigned on criminal charges Tuesday, as a handful of vocal counterprotestors shouted an anti-fascist message.
Members of the New York Police Department community affairs division stepped in to the fray as the pro-Trump side -- many sporting familiar "MAGA" hats and attire emblazoned with the American flag -- yelled slurs at their opposition.
Trump arraignment likely to be brief
The arraignment, where Trump will be in court to hear charges and have a chance to enter a plea, was planned for 2:15 p.m. (1815 GMT) on Tuesday and was likely to be brief. "It won't be a long day in court," Joseph Tacopina, one of Trump's lawyers, said on ABC.
The arraignment, where Trump will be in court to hear charges and have a chance to enter a plea, was planned for 2:15 p.m. (1815 GMT) on Tuesday and was likely to be brief. "It won't be a long day in court," Joseph Tacopina, one of Trump's lawyers, said on ABC.
