Rita Odafe
Former President Donald Trump has stated that he expects to be arrested in connection with an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney next week. He has called for protests from his supporters as New York law enforcement prepares for a possible indictment. This would be the first time a US president has been arrested. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Protest, take our nation back.” Reports indicate that meetings have been held between New York city, state, and federal law enforcement agencies about how to handle the potential indictment. Trump’s legal team has been preparing for the next steps.
Trump has expressed interest in making a speech after the formal charges are presented. His call for a protest has been met with some resistance from his advisers, who fear it could lead to a situation similar to the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. If Trump is arrested, he will be taken to the Manhattan district attorney’s office for fingerprinting and mugshots, and then brought directly to an arraignment before a judge where he will be released.
