Former President Donald Trump recently stated that he expects to be arrested in connection with the investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney soon. He went on to call for protests as New York law enforcement prepares for a possible indictment. A photo of Donald Trump’s plane taking off to fly to New York for his arrest was also leaked. Van Jones said Trump looked like a sad grandpa in his arrest and court photos, as seen below.
Van Jones on Trump's arrest: 'He looks sad … I don't like the prison system, so I don't like this process … doesn't mean that accountability is not owed, but that is a granddad having a very bad day.' pic.twitter.com/exs1tw0Eec
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 4, 2023
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The controversy sparked around the hush money payment that Cohen admitted that he made to Stormy Daniels during the fall of Trump’s 2016 White House bid to keep her from coming forward about an alleged affair she had with the then-candidate. Trump has denied the affair.
Previously, TMZ reported that Daniels was experiencing the impact of Trump’s potential impending arrest and reportedly strengthening her security after receiving multiple threats. A video clip of the moment Donald Trump arrived at court in New York to be placed under arrest has surfaced.
Moment Donald Trump arrived at court in New York to be placed under arresthttps://t.co/WVduhQHGJ0 pic.twitter.com/IeeKpfUkSl
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 4, 2023
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was largely drowned out by anti-Trump protesters when she spoke at a rally near Manhattan Criminal Court supporting the former president before his historic criminal arraignment Tuesday.
Law enforcement officers separated Trump supporters and his critics with rows of metal barricades before former President Trump’s afternoon arrival as the first American commander-in-chief to face criminal charges.
“Happy arraignment day,” said anti-Trump protester Julie DeLaurier, 66, of Brooklyn, as the crowd swelled. “Lock him up.”
She was among the demonstrators expressing their support for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s hush money case against Trump over his alleged sexual romp with porn star Stormy Daniels.
The Trump backers barely outnumbered his critics, with roughly 300 people combined among the two groups as they faced off. Trump supporters and those backing the indictment faced off across opposite sides of Collect Pond Park near the courthouse.
“USA! USA!” chanted the pro-Trump crowd, while opponents responded ‘”Lock him up!” to the accompaniment of pounding drums.
The pro-Trump contingent included Greene (D-Ga.) and fact-challenged Rep. George Santos of Long Island.
“This is election interference,” said Greene, whose arrival spawned a chaotic scene inside the park. “DA Alvin Bragg, he is a tool for the Democrats, he’s trying to hijack the 2024 election. This should never happen in America … They will come after you tomorrow.”
