Boiling Point: Tensions High in US as Trump's Indictment Mulled by Grand Jury
Boiling Point: Tensions High in US as Trump's Indictment Mulled by Grand Jury
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Over the weekend, ex-President Trump shared on his social media platform Truth Social that he expected to be arrested on March 21. But any actions against the... 22.03.2023, Sputnik International
Trump's possible arrest may be connected to a case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The case linked to an alleged illegal payment by Trump to adult movie star Stormy Daniels in 2016 in a bid to prevent her from disclosing their 2006 sexual affair. Trump has dismissed his connection to Daniels, as well as any other felony on his part. Trump has accused Bragg of receiving money from financial speculator George Soros and having close ties to the Hillary Clinton campaign. Republican lawmakers have also requested that Bragg provide testimony on the case, which they claim is politically motivated.Trump called for protests in response to his potential arrest.While the Republicans, Democrats, experts and analysts are locking horns on how this situation may affect the 2024 election campaign, US cities and their administrations are bracing for possible protests.
Over the weekend, ex-President Trump shared on his social media platform Truth Social that he expected to be arrested on March 21. But any actions against the '45' were delayed until Thursday as the grand jury still weighs a possible indictment.
Trump's possible arrest may be connected to a case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The case linked to an alleged illegal payment by Trump to adult movie star Stormy Daniels in 2016 in a bid to prevent her from disclosing their 2006 sexual affair. Trump has dismissed his connection to Daniels, as well as any other felony on his part.
Trump has accused Bragg of receiving money from financial speculator George Soros and having close ties to the Hillary Clinton campaign. Republican lawmakers have also requested that Bragg provide testimony on the case, which they claim is politically motivated.
Trump called for protests in response to his potential arrest.
While the Republicans, Democrats, experts and analysts are locking horns on how this situation may affect the 2024 election campaign, US cities and their administrations are bracing for possible protests.
On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that authorities have been monitoring social media regarding the Trump case and that the NYPD were on the lookout for illegal actions
Above: New York Police officers wait for instructions around the courthouse.
The United States Capitol Police has also elevated security preparations for protests that may take place in Washington ahead of a possible indictment of the ex-POTUS.
Above: Security fencing placed around the US Capitol.
Some police intelligence officers have suggested that mass protests may take place near Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago and in New York City, rather than in front of the US Capitol.
Meanwhile, Trump has reportedly told his advisers that is ready to turn his potential court appearance into a “spectacle” with his hands cuffed behind his back in symbolic defiance of a prosecution against him.
Above: Members of the New York Young Republicans and the Long Island Loud Majority hold a rally for Donald Trump, outside the offices of Alvin L. Bragg.
New York City sanitation workers remove trash cans from the street ahead of a possible announcement of a criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump on Monday.
A supporter of former President Donald Trump exits Trump Tower. The man came to show his support for the former president and his opposition of District Attorney Alvin Bragg's attempt to have Trump indicted.
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