The former US President, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, will be formally charged today in a watershed moment ahead of next year’s presidential election.
“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse. Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME,” Trump said moments before he emerged from a Secret Service-driven vehicle.
“Can’t believe this is happening in America.”
Trump, 76, is the first former president to face criminal charges. He was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury last week in a case stemming from a 2016 hush-money payment to adult star Stormy Daniels.
Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges
The former US president has pleaded not guilty after being accused of 34 felony counts, including falsifying business records.
Trump has been charged with 34 felonies and pleaded not guilty in front of Judge Juan Merchan in the Manhattan court.
He left his home at Trump Tower shortly after 13:00 local time (18:00 BST). He waved to waiting cameras, making a fist, before getting into his car.
Once inside, he surrendered to the authorities and was booked and processed. He then was seen walking into the courtroom
