NEW YORK CITY, New York — President Donald J. Trump is set to make a dramatic appearance in a Manhattan courtroom today, where he will face over two dozen felony charges related to a hush-money payment made to a porn star in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign. This is a historic moment as this is the first time a former American president has been charged with a crime.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and is expected to plead not guilty. The charges against him allege that he played a role in covering up payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, as alleged hush money to cover up their affair. Trump’s indictment will undoubtedly have ramifications for both Mr. Trump and the Republican Party.
The former president will be taken into custody upon his arrival at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building. However, special accommodations, officials close to the situation said, will be made for Trump.
The charges against the former president have not been made public and will remain under seal until his arraignment this afternoon.
The court appearance will take place amidst his third bid for the White House, and many believe that his indictment could have a significant impact on the race for the Republican nomination. It’s unclear how this will affect his campaign, but it’s certain that this will be a major topic of discussion in the coming weeks and months.
The nation will be watching as this unprecedented event plays out in a deeply divided political climate. This is a moment that will go down in history, and we’ll be sure to bring you the latest updates on this developing story.