Key takeaways:
- Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, making him the first U.S. president to face criminal charges.
- The indictment is in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels.
- The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is expected to reach out to Trump’s attorneys to discuss his surrender to the court.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, making him the first U.S. president in history to face criminal charges. The indictment is in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels that dates to the 2016 presidential election.
In response to the news, Trump reacted angrily on Thursday, writing on his Truth Social platform, “These Thugs and Radical Left Monsters have just INDICATED the 45th President of the United States of America.” He also released a more even-keeled statement minutes prior, calling the development “Political.”
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is expected to reach out to Trump’s attorneys to discuss his surrender to the court. Trump will likely be arraigned in court early next week, according to his defense attorney, Joe Tacopina. The charges are not publicly known at this time, as the indictment has been filed under seal and will be announced in the coming days.
This is the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges. It is unclear at this time what the outcome of the case will be, but it is certain to be a historic moment in the nation’s history.
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