Earlier Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said authorities have been monitoring social media regarding the Trump case, and that the New York Police Department was on the lookout for any illegal actions. New York City has increased its police presence in all five of its boroughs.
Insider reports have speculated Trump is likely to be indicted Wednesday but that he may not appear before a US judge in Manhattan until the following week, allowing the Trump camp to make arrangements for the former president's anticipated arraignment.
Although much about how the legal process will play out remains unknown, reports have indicated the grand jury reviewing evidence presented by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office will first need to undertake a vote on charges. A majority must first be established before investigators can proceed with any officials charges.
Tensions have at an all-time high since the weekend, when Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday to allege he would be arrested on Tuesday. He also called for his supporters to: "PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!"
Officials with the NYPD have told Sputnik that police officers in Big Apple remain on standby in light of the former president's call for action posted on social media.
Trump's possible arrest is connected to 2016 hush payments made out to adult film star Stormy Daniels in a bid to prevent her from disclosing their alleged 2006 sexual affair. Trump has dismissed his connection to Daniels, as well as any other felony accusations on his part. He also refused to testify before the jury.
The potential indictment - unprecedented if it comes to fruition - has been blasted as a "politically-motivated persecution" against Trump; in fact, it's largely been seen as a move by Democrats to create hurdles for the former president amid his bid in the 2024 US election.